Conversations is a painting by AnnaJo Vahle which was uploaded on May 13th, 2015.
Conversations
This is a 30 inch by 40 inch gallery wrapped acrylic painting. It is based on a scene that I saw in front of the Prato Restaurant in Winter Park on... more
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Title
Conversations
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This is a 30 inch by 40 inch gallery wrapped acrylic painting. It is based on a scene that I saw in front of the Prato Restaurant in Winter Park on Park Avenue in Orlando, Florida. I was enjoying an afternoon with my son and son-in-law. As we talked and laughed about our day, we noticed these two young women. None of us know them. I changed their faces and the background. I wanted the focus to be on the women rather than on the complicated background of the interior of the restaurant. We were all sitting outside in front of the restaurant. It was kinda like a patio, which seemed to emphasize the �park� of Park Avenue.
We all noticed that the two women never seemed to speak with each other. They seemed to be totally oblivious to all that was going on around them. I liked that this seems to be such a typical scene of people together these days. They were focused on their little mobile phones. They might have been chatting with each other this way. Who knows? Never-the-less, it is fun to speculate on what theywere doing on their cell phones. They seemed oblivious to each other and to all that was going on around them.
I took liberties with the colors because I was having fun with them. It obviously isn't meant to be absolutely realistic. I haven't painted a still-life in awhile. I enjoyed the exercise of creating all the shapes of the items on their little table. The bucket had bread in it covered by a napkin. It was nice to paint both dark and blonde hair. It was a fun thing to indicate the sweater on one of the woman without getting overly detailed. The diaphanous blouse was fun to toy with. I really loved trying to give the sense of it without being slavish to the reality.
8/20/22...3rd place win in STATEMENT PIECE
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May 13th, 2015
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Comments (50)
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, AnnaJo!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Painted People"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Win in the Statement Piece Contest for this wonderful painting. Well deserved - I love the expressions.
Bita Pejman
Dear AnnaJo Great job, you are the Third place winner of the Statement piece. Great job nice colours.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Stunning painting and mastery of the media!!! The composition is classical; however, the interaction and engagement are commonplace in today's society.
Laurel Adams
Love this, AnnaJo! When I used to fly regularly…this was a familiar scene within families…they often talked to each other …two chairs down …on the phone…I was mesmerized how they even want to do that! Generation…gap…:-) thank you SO Much For your unwavering support of the contest series blog…love all your entries…they ALL are tickling my funny bine. WONDERful, lighthearted Instrumentalist Images!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Laurel. I painted this several years ago and it seems that it has even gotten worse. I mean that people are more involved with their phone than they are with those around them. Glad that you enjoyed this.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting, AnnaJo! Magnificent detail and color Brilliant commentary and composition! Happy New Year, my friend! L/F
Gary F Richards
Outstanding capture and excellent artwork! F/L … voted on this piece in the Thought Provoking - … contest
Nancy Griswold
Right to the point, that is how it is these days, such a worthy work of art and commentary too. F/L
Donna Blackhall
Great painting, love the colors and details along with what we tend to see now is people together but separated by our phones :) f/l
Genevieve Esson
Love your commentary and this amazingly beautifully detailed artwork AnnaJo. You could not have said it better. I love your color selections and the composition is outstanding! v/f
Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
Annajo-Had forgotten how much i enjoy your painting and commentary. FAV
Stephen Killeen
LOL... I love it. we have a similar sense of humor about these things (perfect title) ;) L/F
Connie Handscomb
Beautiful Blues, AnnaJo ... & the realism of this painting brings a smile {yes, Life conversations are like this .. } :))
Mario Lorenz
Incredibly awesome! This is the modern live and conversation. - I will never get used to it though! Your artistry is stunning!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so very much, Mario. I know what you mean about getting used to the new normal.
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