Sunday 25 April 2010

Summer Evening Showers

Summer Evening Showers



This painting is my first real attempt at a painting since my accident. It is not by any means one of my better attempts at painting but it has done a few things for me. Firstly it has got me in front of my easel and I have left not feeling entirely downcast with the experience. It has give me a painting that will allow me to return to the wall in out kitchen the painting I took from that wall to replace one of the two paintings I sold last week. I cannot leave bare walls in the place where I hang because it is rather obvious we have taken down pictures that were fitted to the wall not to be taken down.


The other thing I learned was that my wife kind of liked the painting I took away even though she had never before expressed this to me. Last night my son spotted straight away I had removed it and insisted I bring it back. What is it they say? “"A prophet is not without honour except in his hometown and in his own household." So this painting means a lot to me even though it is no masterpiece. Let me just say it has shown me that appreciation is not always spoken.

I could say this little painting has cast a little light in dark corners for me. No pun intended.

This blog is linked to my other where this artwork is used:- I Do Not Know



All of my artwork can be seen at: http://ralphgarageart.com/  and I would love you comments. One or two friends from “bloggersphere” have emailed me about art. I would say that anybody at all interested in any of my work who read this blog should contact me and ignore the prices on this site.

9 comments:

  1. I like this painting much! It's has a 'timeless' quality to me; no surprise, your family miss it, when you hide it away...

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  2. I like this painting too, Ralph. It reminds me a wee bit of Van Gogh, though I couldn't tell you why. I love the glow of street lights in the rain though...

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  3. yes i like it too - my favourite so far

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  4. I love where this painting leads me...it seems to go toward the light. Love the effects involved - the other world aspect - hard for me to vocalize, but good.

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  5. Ralph, I just found your blogs and will be back.
    I'm curious to know if you have read "The Power Of Now" by Eckert Tolle? I'm reading it now and it makes sense to me.
    Nora

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  6. Thumbs up from me, Ralph. Perfectly named. You've captured the feeling of summer evening showers. (You may think someone out here in the desert hasn't had that experience, but I have:))

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  7. This is wonderful, Ralph! The bright lights that glow in a shower comes through with strength in this painting. Very nice!!

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  8. Hi Ralph,

    I also love the glow of the street lights and atmospheric quality of the spring rain. Well done Ralph. First time back at the easel, Huge Success! Happy painting.

    p.s. I love your blog showing all of your art work. Very impressive. Good luck with the sales.

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  9. So glad you're able to paint again. This painting is a really nice accomplishment. I love the way you captured the atmosphere.

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