Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Before the Pesky Customers Come...

I've done today's prompt writing. Today's painting is very different from the usual classically styled portraits that have come before it. Today's is a festival of color and movement very modern for its day. It makes me happy just looking at it. Perks me right up.

August 19--Paul Signac, Opus 17, Against the Enamel of Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of M. Felix Feneon in 1890. Felix felt sure of himself, happy with the way his life was going as he strode down the boulevard with his hat, gloves, and cane in one hand and a flower in the other. His mood was echoed by the music that poured from every doorway like colors out of a kaleidoscope. His every step took him closer to the beautiful Maria, the source of the joy that filled his days and nights. Every walk down the streets with her was a parade. Her voice made songs in his ears and her eyes saw through to his very core. Maria was the center of his life and in his pocket he carried a small ring in a velvet box. If he were truly lucky, Maria would agree this very day to be his love forever.

--Barbara

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