Launch

Launch 06/19/2011

I was painting this last week and I wasn't really certain what it was about, but I have painted this girl leaving before.

I painted this picture a year ago or so, and in both pictures I intended to paint something totally different when I began painting. So, I was scratching my head, wondering why I paint this over and over. When I saw the Illustration word "launch", it occured to me that these paintings are about launching my kids into the world. I've always thought of them as little boats that have to be sea worthy. Perhaps a little bit of a strange idea, but I was carefull to try and fix their leaks and set them on the right course so they could sail off successfully. Time will tell whether I was successful. I'm hoping they are all happy little boats!
If you are a father, Happy Fathers Day!

Comments

dosankodebbie link

06/19/2011 7:34pm

I like that the girl's face is calm and smiling even though you say she's leaving the familiar, launching into the (sometimes scary) world. She's obviously a happy little boat.

Indira

06/20/2011 8:54pm

Very tender with a hint of sadness (of letting go perhaps?).

collette link

06/21/2011 7:23pm

This is lovely, fret colours and I love the flying birds

nicky linzey link

06/22/2011 6:35am

Beautiful rich painting. The colours are like jewels.

Mindfuldrawing link

06/22/2011 6:42am

I keep on looking, there is so much happening in your lovely drawings.
Paula