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| original watercolor on paper 19 x 27 |
rem·i·nis·cence –noun
1. the act or process of recalling past experiences, events, etc.
2. a mental impression retained and revived.
Since I've been visiting family recently, I had the opportunity to revisit this old chair. I love that this chair has history and has been in the family for several generations. During my visit a few weeks ago my Grandmother was telling me that my Great Grandmother used this as her wash tub chair. I guess that might explain the wear pattern on the seat. I was a baby when my Great Grandmother died, but I've heard she was a real spit-fire and I'm named after her, so in some way this painting connects me to her.
Since I've been visiting family recently, I had the opportunity to revisit this old chair. I love that this chair has history and has been in the family for several generations. During my visit a few weeks ago my Grandmother was telling me that my Great Grandmother used this as her wash tub chair. I guess that might explain the wear pattern on the seat. I was a baby when my Great Grandmother died, but I've heard she was a real spit-fire and I'm named after her, so in some way this painting connects me to her.
When I showed my Grandma pictures of my paintings of this chair she said "why didn't you paint the whole chair?". So here it is the whole chair. I really enjoy painting the layers of paint on the chair and the beautiful colors that are layered on each other. Can I tell you that Daniel Smith's quinacridone paints are quickly becoming my go to paints. They are so beautiful and vibrant, can't get enough of them.
What is your favorite childhood memory? Have you used that memory as a source of inspiration for you? I'd love to hear your stories.
Carrie
