“A Long, Sad Kiss Goodbye” ©Ruth Armitage Watercolor, 22×30″
I’m teaching at Keizer Art Association this week. Trying to encourage the idea of painting in a series, choosing a subject that is important and personal. What fascinates me about doing this, is that each painting in this series has taken on meanings that I didn’t intend. The painting above was begun on the day I learned of the death of an artist buddy, from a long battle with cancer.
Long goodbyes. They can be bitter or sweet, often both. Though this painting is another in the ‘Down on the Farm’ series about my connection with the land, it is also about long goodbyes, love and loss. This is a very different palette for me, inspired by the girls bathroom at the farm. Those who have been there will know why I wanted to paint something to hang there! Perhaps the wild woman who hangs near the shower will finally be de-throned!
Oh, I can see this painting hanging in the girls bathroom at the farm….it’s a perfect fit and lovely palette of colors.
Have a great time teaching…
Thanks Blenda!
Ruth, I like watching the evolution of this series.
Thanks Margaret!
Just found this one Ruth, I love it, dare i say, even more than your prize winner. And the title is so poetic.
Thank you, Alan. It is my current favorite as well 🙂
Of course, I’m always hoping the next one will be even better!
LOL!