Painting politician, political painter
Photos and other observations
To me the most interesting aspect of this photo is that it is impossible to tell on the basis of it what time of day it is.Except of course when you know the exact location where it was taken and the direction.Partly it is due to the colours: they are unnatural. Or should I say… Continue reading The colour of dazzling
There is something strange about stained glass. During the day it doesn’t look very special from the outside, unless it is not a church but a modern, light building. Within the church it can then produce beautiful images. The most beautiful images, however, we see in the evening: from outside. Clever move.
I visited Gent a couple of years ago to attend a book presentation. I combined it with a visit to a nice museum the next day. Walking to the railway station to return to the Netherlands I came upon a park with a lovely bandstand. I was struck by these details. Pure craftsmanship.These bandstands have… Continue reading Bandstand in Gent
I really appreciate those reflections and interactions.
When it feels like an image like this one is forced upon me, I think I am a lucky bastard.
A crucial aspect of painting of course is observing. A special aspect of starting to paint, especially at an advanced age, is a change in appreciation in almost everything. The leaves of a banana plant (it is not a tree!) decay after a remarkably short time. Earlier in my life I would never have noticed… Continue reading Decay & Painting
