Name: Rusty Harden
Location: USA
Title: “Beauty in Imperfection”
Price Original: Contact the artist at her link below.- Prints are also available
Size:: 12”x 9”
Medium: Watercolor
Artist web site:
http://www.abrushwithrusty.com/
http://www.rustyharden.blogspot.com/
From Rusty:April usually brings daffodils, an early sign of spring. I have attempted to paint them many times and have always failed. It is the translucent nature of the petals that is so hard to maintain while capturing the light and dark contrast.
I loved the one with the torn trumpet and the way it reveals what is on the inside of the flower. Its like people, sometimes you can’t know what is in them until they are wounded.
9 responses so far ↓
1 Vikki // Apr 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Rusty,
Absolutely perfect. I noticed the little imperfection in the forward daffodil before I even read your description and thought that was so clever. They are really hard to paint but you’ve certainly mastered them.
2 Lelan // Apr 23, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Regal in its simplicity, this piece is the epitome of the innocent yet unrelenting force which accompanies all forms of new life. Well done, Rusty – truly moving.
3 Sarah // Apr 24, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Rusty, so soft and pretty and I really liked your thoughts that accompanied.
4 Rusty // Apr 25, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Vikki,
“Perfectly imperfect” Thank you, I may not sell this painting. Its has taken me so many attempts to do it this well. I may never pass this way again.
5 Rusty // Apr 25, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Lelan,
For as fragile as the appear it is amazing that they come up while the weather can still be harsh. I thoroughly enjoyed painting them. I think in a way, I feel like I have a new life too.
6 Rusty // Apr 25, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Thank you Sarah,
The story that I tell myself about the florals with imperfections is as important at the painting itself. It is always my hope that it also comes through.
7 Rina // Apr 25, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Rusty,
I have been looking at your painting over and over because your painting looked familar and it took me a while to realize why. Your painting reminds me of paintings that were done by the Old Dutch Masters. Beautiful Work.
8 Rusty // Apr 25, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Rina,
Coming from you, a docent for DAI, I am honored that you experience my painting in such a way. Thank you
9 Ray Shuell // Apr 30, 2011 at 3:35 am
So beautiful, soft, delicate and vulnerable: April love!
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