sure what she wants to do. I suggested putting
it to a vote. So your opinion is important. As
you know I only print one time a year and I think
this year we will only print one painting.
Here are the two current choices, comment as if
you were buying it.
Option #1 Untitled
It will be framed 25x29" (so it is fairly large)
$175. framed ~ $100 unframed
Thoughts, titles, suggestions welcome!
Option #2 Harvest Finished
Framed in 17x21"
$100. framed and $50. unframed
such a hard decision and we go to printing on 10/8.
You can leave a comment below or send an email.
And... Lampeter fair update -- in the fair's adult
watercolor division two of myr students placed!
Lynn Dohne's basket painting took the 1st place
and Eileen Nephin-Bish's Taos Pueblo took 4th.
A huge congrats to my wonderful students!!
7 comments:
I like the painting of the open door--I would call it Beauty Inside and Out. Love your work!
Both pictures are lovely, Andy. I prefer the first one because it reminds me of the mountains where I grew up. Bill came with a suggested name: Autumn Invitation.
That said, you can't go wrong. If you decide the print the second picture (which is classic Andy Smith!), it would be a great choice, too.
Jim likes the first one...titled, Autumn's Arrival...and I like the second one! Barb Tannerervorei
Hello Andy,
I prefer the second painting, and I wonder if prints would perhaps sell better just because they are more affordable since the painting is smaller. Both are really wonderful works.
I like harvest completed best, has more of a still life feel. From a practical point of it is more neutral in color and I could hang it anywhere in my house and it would work.
I much prefer the second, "Harvest Finished." It wordlessly sums up the season--the work is done and everything is entering a phase of rest. Its somber tones are quiet and soothing. It speaks to you emotionally and holds your attention. I feel like it's one that you'd never tire of having on display. The artwork is beautifully rendered and is recognizable as one of yours, which is one of the major reasons to buy an artist's print. Likewise, I would think it would fit into the decor of anyone's home, regardless of their style or color scheme.
I agree with much of what Jan said. In addition, as an artist myself, I find the asymmetrical composition much more dynamic than the symmetrical design of the first and immediately demands a response from the viewer. I think the neutrals are more soothing than the colors in the first and would have wider appeal. While both paintings are very good and symbolic meaning can be argued for each, I feel like the second one has a deeper feeling to it - a backstory - while the first is more of a "pretty picture." In this case, and with much of your work, less is more (think Andrew Wyeth) and my vote goes for the second one.
Incidentally -- I love perusing your blog and am always inspired by your still lifes!
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