Well we did it again, magnificent art. Today Tracie painted a window scene, and I painted a boat tied to a dock, in a lake that is freezing over.
You should be able to tell by the ball tied to the back of the boat that the boat's owner (referred to from now on as "the owner") has three children. From the shading on the ball, one may deduce that the children are aged 6, 8, and 10. Since the ball is orange, it is obvious that the owner is very safety conscious and doesn't want to be hit by a speed boat or a canoe whilst out rowing.
The shadow at the front of the boat symbolizes the depression of the boat caused by the winter freeze. The rope holding the boat to the symbolizes the oppression of Women and how they should be free to do as they please, go where they want, to be untied if you will.
The blue benches symbolize the freedom of open water and the joy of rowing. The boat is white to represent the white caps on the ocean or a very large lake.
Really this is a painting about standing alone and yearning for adventure.
-Gary
Artist's interpretation:
The plants in my painting represent life and hope in a dreary world of unmoving and unfeeling things. Since the house is deserted, it's a miracle that the plants are growing. Everyday is full of miracles, like the plants, but you just have to look for them.
The shutters are open to represent an openness to life. They are blue as a symbol of sadness and sorrow, that's why the plants are so significant. The plants, which hide some of the shutters, symbolize overcoming sadness.
This really is a painting about hope.
-Tracie
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