You Were Only Waiting
Bells & Whistle
French Bells
Paper Bags on Black
Featherweight
Narcissus Bulbs
First Born
Three Little Pigs Construction Co. All images Linda Shobe
I'm so excited to share this talented artist's work with you. After a fifteen year hiatus, Linda has decided to get back to into painting, & I for one is so happy she has! To quote her own words:
"I find myself drawn to the most humble and mundane objects - things that typically go unnoticed & unworthy of a second thought. In doing so, I try to elevate the significance of pedestrian items with dramatic light & shadows reminiscent of the chiariscuro effect captured by the masters. One will also discover tongue-in-cheek wit in some compositions."
As I dislike birds being caged, I find the first photo particularly poignant, but at the same time uplifting & very beautiful. I hope this post will evoke responses from everyone, I'm so interested to hear your thoughts on Linda's work.
Absolutely beautiful and meaningful work.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is simply amazing. It took me a bit to realize that they were paintings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, i am enveous of the old stuffs yiu have.
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These paintings are beautiful. You can almost hear the rustle of those paper bags and the feathers look real enough to touch. I like to see birds free too
ReplyDeleteMillie. I struggled in some of the Asian markets I have visited to see so many beautiful birds in cages.
Clare
Okay now I'm in blog heaven, your posts are gorgeous and how beautiful is this art work,I just love every piece.
ReplyDeleteI love Featherweight and Firstborn. And had to look twice because I thought they were photographs at first. They definitely have an old world feel.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit. Your blog is lovely.
Lisa & Alfie
Beautiful! I love the bells in a few of her pieces. (secretly reminds me of potty training Winston!!!) go figure...
ReplyDeleteJust perfect. I love it.
ReplyDeleteMerci de m'avoir fait connaitre cette artiste....
ReplyDeleteIsabelle
I love paper bags! So simple and useful - lovely to get back to your blog after a few days and squeal with delight at all your beautiful finds Millie ... a great cure for my Monday-itis xx
ReplyDeleteMy goodness what a pleasant surprise! I've just found out about your highlight of my art work. I have written you a letter explaining the meaning of the birdcage painting and some other stuff but we're having some computer questions on our home computer.. so this will follow. I'm on a work computer now. We're preparing for a rough weekend of hurricane weather here in Texas. Besides the compliment your website is wonderful. Til later... Your new friend..Linda Shobe
ReplyDeleteJust a quick P.S. If you would like to respond, my E-mail address is pretty easy: LindaShobe@hotmail.com Would LOVE to hear from you.
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