Friday, July 6, 2012

A Surprise Visit

The In-Law Visit, 6 x 6, mixed media on board, sold
I was playing around with different characters and these two sweethearts appeared.  I'm having some fun with the idea of these two showing up for a surprise visit.  I just love the way the dad is so nonchalant, lagging back a tad, almost embarrassed and the mom is on a mission to see her son, bag in tow. Just fun stuff, right?

9 comments:

martinealison said...

J'adore sincèrement cette peinture... Je la trouve pleine d'humour et de réalisme à la fois.
Le petit clin d'oeil raffiné avec le charmant oiseau posé sur l'épaule. La marche décidée de la dame et du mari qui s'exécute... adorable!

Gros bisous.

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Too much fun! Very creative!

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Diana, I am a bug fan of your work and your very interesting blog. I wonder if you would comment on the interesting background texture you achieve. Do you paint over squares of paper? I would so enjoy hearing more about your techniques (if you would like to share).

Carola Bartz said...

This is quite different from what I usually see of your work. It looks like you had fun with it, and that is wonderful and the way it should be. I NEVER experience my MIL as fun...

Marie-France said...

I love it! Is it available for purchase?

Diana said...

It just sold, thanks

Anonymous said...

Your latest painting, A Surprise Visit (The In-Laws), is quite atypical. Serendipity? It reminds
me a bit of Paul Cezanne’s Les Joueurs de cartes and/or Les Grandes Baigneuses. Congratz on
the sale.

Jack

P.S. Whenever I pop in here I always feel like a gatecrasher at a Girls Only Party.

Diana said...

Thanks, Jack. I appreciate the comparison. I can't explain the all girl's group except that my subjects appeal more to women and I comment mostly to other women. :) I appreciate your comments and hope you drop by again.

Diana said...

Thanks, Jack. I appreciate the comparison. I can't explain the all girl's group except that my subjects appeal more to women and I comment mostly to other women. :) I appreciate your comments and hope you drop by again.