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- Don Gray
- I must like extremes. Having painted many murals that cover the sides of large buildings, now I find myself doing daily paintings that fit in the palm of a hand. Truth is, large or small, I don't care. With a brush in my hand and something to paint on, I'm happy. I've drawn and painted nearly all my life. Earliest inspirations came from the landscape of my childhood in rural Oregon. I lived many years in the Pacific Northwest, later spent five years in Arizona and seven in California. Recently my wife Brenda and I have returned to the Oregon valley where we used to live. I've always felt nurtured and sustained by my relationship with the land and the light of the West. My paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States. I've also taught, painted numerous indoor and outdoor murals and illustrated over twenty books.
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10 comments:
It's as if he's turning to say something or reaching over to pick up something he dropped.
Interesting observation, Suzanne. I did feel a sense of movement in the twist of that trunk, but hadn't thought of it in human terms.
Beautiful! I love those old trees, such a beautiful quality of light and texture!
I always see the figure in trees - probably from all the Arthur Rackham illustrations I pored over as a kid! That and those great apple trees in the Wizard of Oz...
Beautiful painting! Why is it that our culture does not appreciate those same textures on the aging human face?
Thanks a lot, Pablo!
This is an OZ-like tree trunk, now that you mention it, Martha.
It's true that we appreciate the patina of age on almost everything but the human. Guess it's our youth-obsessed popular culture, itself an outgrowth of our fear of dying. Thanks for your comments.
Outstandging light and texture in your work! Bravo!
I thought your work on "Waiting for Breakfast" was a masterpiece. You caught cold on the hoof.
William, I really appreciate your stopping by and commenting. I've lurked around your blog for a long time--great work!
Thanks a lot, Rick. I enjoyed exploring your work. Chester and Carl is a hoot!
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