Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Crown (with detail)



This painting has been a work in progress. It originated from a smaller study I did called Crowning Glory that was painted from the same older model. I really like the original study, and wanted to expand on it in a larger painting. The actual size of this painting is 24 x 24. I love the sweet expressions on these models' faces, and the memories that this scene invokes. I used to love to make crowns of flowers and play princess when I was young, but not everyone did. I think the close-up detail inset shows the mixed emotion on the younger model's face. What is she thinking?

6 comments:

skarppala said...

Do tell, Kay! I haven't the faintest clue. She's looking down, and at a glance she looks sad, but there is a almost a wry little smile when I looked closer. Maybe she's thinking about her Prince Charming! That would be my guess.

Kathleen Eaton said...

That is one of art's mysteries! It's up to the viewer to decide what they see. I did see the wry little smile in her expression, too, but there was something else...

skarppala said...

Oh fun, a guessing game! She's really deep in thought. She's imagining something. I can only think she's thinking what it would be like to be a REAL princess, of course!

Kathleen Eaton said...

You are so right! I'm afraid I may have put a little of myself in that expression too... wishful thinking?

skarppala said...

A delight! It took me back to my own childhood, as well. You know children, Kay. An excellent piece!

Kathleen Eaton said...

Blush... thank you Susan!