Been thinking about tea and coffee. And poetry. As readers of my blog know I often read a bit of poetry in the mornings with my coffee. And novels with my tea in the evening. Or vice versa. This bit of my mundane life inspired this painting below along with the thought that Dachshunds like to dig… and writers and readers often “dig” for meanings…
Leaves And Grounds: Poems for the Canine Soul – by Clancy – 20 x 16 inches – acrylic on cradled board
Naturally (organically?) I’ve included, in the painting above, 2 spoofs of my own still life work. Each of the still lives relate to the theme of “Leaves and Grounds: Poems for the Canine Soul”. The titles of the still life’s, in my mind at least, add more information to this “Leaves and Grounds….” painting.
As you can tell I’m still thinking of the nesting ideas concept I’m working with for this body of work (“Readers” is my working title) for an upcoming one-person exhibit.
Here, below, are my still life paintings that are spoofed in the painting above:
A Stirring Occasion by Clancy – 8 x 10 inches – acrylic and gouache on board
“A Novel Morning” – by Clancy – 24 x 18 – acrylic and gouache on board
I’m currently working on yet another nesting aspect related to this concept of leaves, digging and poetry… but that will be another post. Btw: if you follow me on Instagram occasionally I post what I’m currently reading.
Everything about this painting speaks of relaxation. The dog looks so chilled and the colours and composition are also very soothing.
Oh I’m delighted (and relieved) to hear you say so! I used a somewhat different-for-me color scheme and composition-method. Felt at times, while I was working on this, like I was skating a bit close to the edge – but in that scary-good way! If you know what I mean… 😉 So relieved to hear that the effect I was going for (the relaxation) came across!!! Thanks Laura!!
So many great details here–the expression on the dog’s face, the blue of the coffee pot, and the book with the bookmark. Love it!
Thank you so much for your kind words! And for noticing the details! I’ll keep it up… 🙂
You’re welcome, Sue.