Bunny & Bouquet 14" x 14" Oil on Board $495.
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Tracy Clark-Flory wrote an interesting article about people's fascination with all things "cute" on Salon.com. She quoted a Vanity Fair article by Jim Windolf that theorized our need to laugh and swoon over cute kitties and babies is our reaction against "war, economic breakdown, and more Wi-Fi." According to him we're "a nation in need of a hug, a Snickers, and the nucleus-accumbens squirt provoked by baby-animal photos." I don't know why this painting hits the spot for me but it does. A silly porcelain bunny inserts itself in front of a bouquet of flowers. Am I painting something "cute" to make myself feel better? Maybe. I just know it gave me a chuckle and I'll probably do a few more.
13 comments:
This is fabulous! I love the way the bunny is close to the viewer, like he's looking at us. So unexpected! And the bunny itself is amazing, WOW!!!
I LOVE IT!!
Joan
I like your art-blog, your flowers, and the Gita-Words...
I think you are a happy person- it radiates through your art and makes me happy and I thank you for that.
Diane this is a great start to my day! Thanks! I love it. The colors are perfect. Well done Gurl!
That Gurl Dottie.
I need a dose of cuteness every day- I just have to look at my dog for that.
I enjoy your flowers so much and the toys are awesome!
Thanks for bringing me such a cute thing today. I needed it.
Love this fun painting.
This is sooooo cute! Love that little bunny and his sweet little face. Great highlights. Thanks for the smile!
I admire the way you made the bunny really look like porcelain! This is reminiscent with some of your toy paintings. I think you've hit on a winning combo.
very cool
godofredo
Beauty and nostalgia and a hug all in one!
I've been told many times that "Cute is the kiss of death" in the fine art world but I absolutely love cute! and I love this painting too! Well done!
Just had to drop by to admire this adorable bunny one more time. Hope he turns up in some more of your painting adventures!
How did I miss this gem? You're really showcasing your skills here, with the different textures, Diane! And cute is good. Cute is FUN. And we all need fun!
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