Saturday, June 29, 2013

Fired




Fired
That’s what it looks like to me. I have always assumed the guy in the middle finally told off the boss.
The sketch is loosely based on a photo I took on the steps in front of St. Peters, at noon, a few years ago. They were probably just at lunch, getting ready for the afternoon.  
I’m slowly getting  to subjects I thought I might paint.  I took this off my list.  The sketch was enough.
11”x 11” ballpoint pen and a little colored pencil on toned grey paper
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10 comments:

  1. Out of Sight LJune 30, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    You sketched so perfectly that look of disbelief, some of anger, others mute from the shock, they were fired and they all have pink slips...How great are YOU...applause, applause

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    1. Anthony DuceJune 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      They all sad. So they all could be in the same boat. My take though, is that the guy in them idle was canned. The others too me are a little embarrassed, for not standing up for him.
      Thank you

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  2. YgraineJune 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Gosh, yes!
    And how the others look up to him for standing up for himself with his unreasonable boss.
    Perhaps they are wishing they had his courage?
    Very impressive, Anthony:)

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    1. Anthony DuceJune 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      You see the situations the same as I did.. The others feel bad. I wonder in a way though if they’re also relieved, it’s him and not them?
      Thank you

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  3. steveroniJune 30, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    That spot on the steps of St Peter's is where I "see" their OFFICE. No rent, no insurance, no telephones, no printer. And the central-figured boss, is setting out their assignments for the afternoon..."OK, get moving people"! He saying.

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    1. Anthony DuceJune 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM

      A much more uplifting story, better than from my point of view. This is where I should have started, like you..
      Thank you

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  4. Marjolaine HébertJuly 1, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    There's a thousand words in this painting, sitting on the fringe of your brush ;)

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    1. Anthony DuceJuly 1, 2013 at 1:09 PM

      There really are. And just think of all the possibilities, the stories within a simple gathering like this. I’m especially interested in the two behind the rest.

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  5. Out of Sight LJuly 2, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    I'm curious why did you put a hint of pink on each one, that's how I deduced pink slips...for everyone

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    1. Anthony DuceJuly 2, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      I was just experimenting. The one guy had a red tie. And then I was wondering if the faces and places showing flesh should be emphasized.

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