portrait of Shepherd with white rose

portrait of Shepherd with white rose


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This is a brand new painting in a ongoing series of small portraits of my children. It is only 8" x 10" and painted onto a wooden panel with oil paint. Currently it is without a frame. The eye replaced with a flower speaks of a new way of seeing. Seeing through the eye of love. The rose is a classic symbol for love. I think the structure of all those gently unfolding petels say something of what love is like. I know a painting is close to being done when I find myself getting drawn into staring at it for long periods of time.

Comments

[Steve]

Very cool Rick.

Love changes many things...I think it was Pascal who said, "The heart has reasons which are unknown to reason."

Steve

[alison]

I really like it. It is strong and peaceful.

[Katherine]

You paintings have a quiet mystery about them, and this one is wonderful. I am also quite enamored of all your dumpster findings.

[tanner]

thanks for allowing us into a small part of your process!