the blues
this topic couldn't be more timely: my father's house just went on the market and last night my brother emailed me the link for it. it couldn't be more impersonal. they forgot to mention that a man's life was spent there. his neighborhood was filled with cypress trees, which i love, and they were the inspiration for this mini painting. it will be a very blue day
posted by murphy girl @ 8:43 AM
18 Comments:
Oh how sad and yet perfect for the theme word. Your illo makes me blue just looking at it.
I know...it was so hard to sell Dad's house...I've not gone back to that neighborhood since. If he's not coming out the front door, then I don't want to see it. Your illustration is perfect for what you're feeling.
You've captured your thoughts quite beautifully. Here's hoping our Upstate NY autumn colors just settling in will bring a touch of warmth to your weekend.
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Great texture in your piece...
How sad! I am so very sorry to hear that.
I have always loved it when underlying color peaks out or is applied on top of another totally different color in a painting. It just adds so much. Love that in this piece.
Sorry to hear about this. The trees do look a little sad, like the tears are upside down. I'm happy you are around to honor and embrace all the memories and those lovely trees ;)
My heart goes out to you.
Wonderful post and art!
perfect illustration for your story! i like those trees. houses and landscape hold lots of memories - i just moved from living in a home for 15 years from when our children were born so know exactly what you mean!
Lovely tribute. I love what you have to say about your dad and how there was no mention of his life spent in that house. Your trees and the memories are lovely.
I almost always include 3 cypress trees in my landscapes. They represent the 3 cats we drove to California with from Rhode Island 14 years ago. I miss those boys. So now I'll also think of your dad :) (You can see my trees on my blog header.)
I love this piece. It is shown that it comes straight from your heart. very sincere and touching.
lovely!!
good piece and thanks for your words on my blog.
Well put!
Wonderful post. And I feel your sadness. I can't imagine my dad ever selling his house...
Happy Saturday!
Selling a home that's been in the family for so many years is truly a blue passage. Your small painting is lyrical and touching, and very lovely!
I can imagine how you must feel.
I'm sorry, I can't imagine how sad that must be. The painting is beautiful though. I hope you can remember the good times in the house, noone can take those from you.
I love your cypress trees. My dad has just sold his house and has moved to sunny climes for his twilight years. It's very bittersweet.
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