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The Ferryman Proves to be a Rascal

10/24/2019

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"The Ferryman Proves to be a Rascal" - mixed media on 300 lb watercolor paper, 15" x 22".  Available here and at Artfinder.

I will be moving on from my self-directed study of Rufino Tamayo this week, as I dive back into one of the artists who grabs my gut with every painting and wrings out emotion like a merciless washerwoman....Rick Bartow.   His ability to both capture the essence of something and often use unexpectedly joyous colors even for the most somber of  topics makes me catch my breath.

His work does not invite sketching and skewing.  Rather, contemplation and an invitation to archetypes and peculiar proportions and colors.    And again, as you hear me repeat, repeat, repeat, a willingness to keep your mitts off the paint and relinquish the need to hone and refine.
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The Ferryman Proves to be a Rascal
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Crow Dancer - Rick Bartow
Returning to today's "ferryman", this one was completed over several weeks using Stan Kurth's method.  It has been turned around again and again - I couldn't settle on a composition - until finally there he was.  This piece was a lesson in sticking with something, even when your frustration level is going berserk in the studio and you'd really like to tear it into smithereens.  There are many potential meanings behind the title (courtesy of a line from the book The Five Things We Cannot Change by David Richo).  But it also applies to a rascally figure, who gave me quite the runaround before appearing with a wink.  Wishing you a rascal-free day, dear reader! :)
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Dotty Seiter link
10/24/2019 11:21:22 am

Jen! You astonish and humble and inspire!

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jen
10/24/2019 11:25:02 am

Dotty! You are too kind! Pshaw. Thank you. :)

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Carl Stoveland
10/24/2019 11:47:12 am

Those colors just sing and invite you to really linger over this painting and take a deeper look. Love it!

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jen
10/24/2019 12:52:49 pm

woot! Thank you, Carl! Yay!

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Karon Luddy
10/25/2019 09:33:13 am

Jen,

I would love to see your October musings and beautiful images posted on billboards throughout this nation. What you are creating and what you are sharing is absolutely sparkling with truth and joy and goodwill. I know you have had your share of trauma in this world, but you have also earned your wisdom through the alchemy of sharing your painting and your words. Keep up this marvelous work my darling—sending mighty love your way!

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jen
10/25/2019 10:15:17 am

Karon - oh wow. You've given me joyful tears and a happy heart. THANK YOU!!!!!! Your gift of these words and thoughts and mighty love are so deeply cherished. xoxoxoxoxo

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Carol Edan link
10/26/2019 03:22:26 am

That one eye tells the whole story. WOW! Intrigued with the shiny eye like reflections!

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jen
10/26/2019 02:21:55 pm

Carol! Thank you, lady! He's pretty rascally....:)

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