" Baby Shoes II "
Oil
6"x8"
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Here is number two in my baby shoe series, sweet little white patent leather Mary Jane's. There is something wonderful that happens when you paint baby shoes. I found myself reminiscing about my own childhood, recalling shoes that I could remember. In grade school I wore tan and brown saddle shoes, ( I didn't like the black and white ones) and mostly loafers in high school. I remember spending a huge amount of money on a pair of red shoes...$15 in the 1960's. At 25-35 cents an hour baby sitting that was quite a bit of money..but hey, they were red shoes that I lusted after!
Marc Hanson's recent accomplishment of 120 small paintings in 30 days has certainly raised the bar in the Daily Painting arena! Check out his blog to see these remarkable paintings. Sounds like he's having withdrawels!
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8 comments:
hi jennifer, i'm really liking your new little shoe series. they are too sweet, and i love the reflective surfaces. so sweet. $15 for a great pair of shoes now would be a dream....inflation, ugh! great paintings!
Thanks, Christine. Glad you like this series. Hummmm..must find red shoes to paint!
Jennifer, love both paintings of the shoes. Your tips are always so helpful. I followed Marc's series. He is a great painter. I was so impressed w/ his "grays" on overcast days.
The baby shoes are gorgeous and what a lovely thought to paint them.
Thanks, Pam. I'm glad you like the shoe series. And I agree, Marc is a fine painter. He chose a difficult time of year to find color. I'd like to see what he would do during the green green of early summer. I find all that green hard to deal with.
Thanks, Ruth. What I like about shoes is they make me want to know about the person who wore them. Where they are now, doing what?
I came here to check on the Geese and these little shoes stopped me in my tracks. Precious! I love the Black Mary Jane's too.
Thanks, Gwen. Sorry the geese aren't done yet...soon! Glad you like the baby shoe series..I'm looking for some red Mary Janes now.
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