Monday, January 19, 2015

After




After

Known to be near,
For so many years
the distance
exaggerated
by optimistic dreams.


“ST” does these sorts of poses so well. This sketch of him fits so easily into the images of the story preoccupying my thoughts these days.
Islands off Solitude
9”x 12” fountain pen, oil sanguine and chalk on toned paper

12 comments:

  1. Indeed, the distance is relative of time, and nothing at all when wall between times get thinner...so, the islands of solitude are available always whenever you want them...the beauty and zest though I guess in longing, anticipation of them, but not the island themselves...some paradox here

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    1. Some paradox I agree, but more so for now how easy it is to exaggerate within a simple dream.

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  2. I feel his pain, distant like he thinks the Islands off Solitude are far....he's so near....

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    1. He does express pain so easily. He is a good actor, quite capable of covering the distance to the islands easily.

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  3. What is distance, really?
    Is it dependent upon our perception?
    For, in thought, it can be so vast...or nothing at all - are the Islands not simply a thought away?
    He is there now.
    While his body slumbers...HE is far away...

    Superb!! :)

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    1. I agree up to the point of the islands reality.. They are and have always been real. It’s only the other realities that place them so far away.
      For the sake of his pain, I hope he is there too☺
      Thank you

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  4. Lorraine mentioned you in her awards on Sat so I stopped by for a visit.
    I have browsed through some of your posts.
    You are a very talented artist.

    Wonderful work , here!
    I have always wanted to be able to paint , but 'no luck for me on that count'

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    1. Thank you so much for visiting.
      Lorraine is so kind to have mentioned me.
      I enjoyed viewing your site too. wonderful poems…

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  5. Love the way you have portrayed this model despite this very tough pose.

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    1. The vantage point was a challenge, I agree.
      Thank you

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