I was going to write about the Delaware Senatorial debate that took place last night but I decided I needed something that would sooth rather than inflame myself this morning. I’m sorry to say that I did watch part of the awful spectacle between Christine O’Donnell (still not a witch at this point although the day is young) and Chris Coons but had to switch channels after about a half-hour in. My head was on the verge of exploding.
The idea that this person, this media darling, this spewer of factless platitudes, could possibly be a United States Senator was too much to bear. This is the best we can put forth? Really? If so, we are in for a world of hurt.
So, instead I will focus on another recently completed tryptych, something that calms. It’s on paper and consists of three small squares, each measuring 3″ by 3″. It had a very gem-like quality with the interplay between the colors in the foreground and the clearand transparent greenish color that makes the sky glow. It has a very peaceful feel, as though the central tree is exerting a calming presence over the houses that are scattered about it. In fact, I just decided this moment that Calming Presence will be the title of this painting.
I like the symetry of the balanced tryptych and the colors here enhance and carry that balance across the entire piece. There is real brightness and clarity in this piece that brings whatever it is truly saying into sharp and immediate focus. It says what it says quickly and easily.
I can’t fully explain what I mean by that but I know that I like it.
Anyway, with this painting I have something that is truly a calming presence for me. Not like the prospect of some of our candidates in the upcoming elections.
Vote.
Redtree Times 