Higher Learning5x7 inches
Oil on Canvas Panel
by
George De Chiara
Just about the time when I was painting this, my wife walked into the studio and asked "Is that my kindergarten diploma"? "Yep". Actually, it's her book too (James Joyce). I kind of like using books in my still life paintings. The idea came to me a few days ago. I actually used one in yesterday's painting as well. It really gives me the opportunity to introduce colors and patterns into the painting very easily. The lettering on them can be a bit tricky to handle. I don't want the letters to stand out too much. I had to be careful to cheat the values and edges to make them a bit lighter and softer. When it came to name this one, the first thing that came into my mind was "Higher Learning", with a heavy dose of tongue in cheekiness.
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