Friday, March 21, 2008


Throw Pillow

Watercolor on archival paper, 6" x 6"
$125.00 + $6.00 shipping in US.
SOLD

Took a break from the studio for lunch, fixed myself a sandwich, sat down in the living room and turned on the TV. Nothing on. Then I started noticing the way the light caught the top of the throw pillow on the love seat. Aha! Inspiration can strike when you least expect it.

23 comments:

martha miller said...

Hi Don

Beautiful light! Do check out the work of Maine painter, Connie Hayes, especially her interiors. Her color is punched up waaaay more than yours, but I think that you'll appreciate her work!

www.conniehayes.com



Happy Spring!
Martha

Larry Seiler said...

First thing that came to mind seeing this, your earlier one as well...a dog was, "Aaahh...a painter!"

Going thru blogs this morning from the powerguide list...and just wanted to say, nice work! Keep it up!

Larry

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Don, Yet another wonderful work for us to savor. Wish I could see the world through your eyes. Thankfully we have to to present it to us in your singular style!!

Our best to you and Brenda and Happy Easter to your whole family.

Ann La

Sheila Vaughan said...

Hey Don, this is a cracker. I love simple subjects made special in this way.

Anonymous said...

OOPS. I sent my message without noticing the typo. I meant to say Thankfully we have YOU to present it to us in your singular style. Ann La

laura said...

Beautiful, Don, the light is astounding. Makes me want to lie down for a nap.

Anonymous said...

Once again the master shows us his Wyeth-like genius in glorifying the commonplace and his treatment of light. How beautiful!

Graham

Don Gray said...

Hi Martha,

Thanks for the link. I'll check out her work and drop you an email.

Don Gray said...

Larry, nice of you to say. Thanks for coming by.

Don Gray said...

Hi Ann, great to hear from you. Happy Easter to you and yours as well.

Don Gray said...

Thanks, Sheila!

Don Gray said...

Laura, my work can have that effect on people...put them to sleep I mean :) Thanks.

Don Gray said...

Hi Graham,

Thanks for weighing in and thanks for such encouragement!

Suzanne McDermott said...

A good turn of events. Happy that nothing was worth watching on the tube.

Don Gray said...

All those channels and nothing to watch--typical, huh? Thanks, Suzanne.

Todd Bonita said...

Hey Don, Just checking in and seeing how the master is doing, jeez, these are really spectacular. I'm really loving the brushwork on this one.

All the best,
Todd

Don Gray said...

Hi Todd, good to hear from you. I'm enjoying your blog, as always. Thanks for your comment.

Anonymous said...

17 comments!! well I might as well join in and say It's beautiful too! I see those beautiful little moments every day, but I just don't know how to paint them like you do Don....Dixie

William K. Moore said...

A beauty Don.. thought it was an oil at first. Masterfully done and a watercolor triumph.

Don Gray said...

Whether you paint them or not, it's the noticing that's important.
Thanks, Dixie.

Don Gray said...

Bill, can't thank you enough. Love your latest painting.

A Reason to Paint said...

Wow this one is so special, so warm and comforting; I love it!
I hope you do some more of these Don :)

Don Gray said...

Thanks, Triecia. As a matter of fact, another related one today. don't know if any more are in store. Guess it depends on where I sit down to eat lunch.