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| "Tempest" by John Larriva |
This week's painting for Style Imitating Art was this wonderful painting by John Larriva called "Tempest". The name is so suitable for it. It is so lively and full of movement and I am so intrigued by it. Is she at sea? Is that the background. Why is she so inadequately-clad in such weather conditions? Is that her hair or a hat? When was she painted? What happened next? Why has she such a serene facial expression? I, in that situation, would have gritted teeth and squinty eyes!
Here's what I came up with.
I knew that I had 3 black polo-neck jumpers around (which always make me think of Ilya Kuryakin from The Man from UNCLE... or Patrick McGoen in The Prisoner) , so I had plenty of choice
Wow, haggard or what?!?!?! I'm putting that down to cumulative sleep-deprivation. I hate colds- it's the whole, sniff, bunged up, cough cycle. I even added some Burts Bees Tinted lipgloss that sort of matched the picture! My Clarks shoes are a burgundy shade and I can see some of that shade in the painting around the ear area.
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| Black ribbed jumper- Primark Brooch- Butterfly House in Honfleur Skirt- Monsoon via Charity shop Shoes-Clarks |
I can't wait to see how everyone else interprets this one. It's not too late to join in. You have until Monday night to get your photo to Salazar at www.14shadesofgrey.wordpress.com - email her 14shadesofgreyblog@gmail.com . She doesn't mind if you do selfies or flatlays either and your interpretation can be very loose. I'd LOVE if it any of my blog friends joined in!!!
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You are art imitating art, Kezzie x
ReplyDeleteOoh I'm really liking that painting. I feel really drawn to it for some reason. Pretty hard to imitate, I feel like it's quite minimalist compared to the usual ones, there isn't a lot to go on. Yet you've done a wonderful interpretation, very good.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Kezzie! I wonder if you were thinking of the "butterfly effect" (or the quantum weather butterfly of Discworld) when you chose the butterfly brooch?
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous, as always. Excellent interpretation and I ADORE the butterfly brooch.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy these style imitating art posts you do Kezzie, you always manage to capture the artwork beautifully! I love this painting and you did it justice beautifully - the blue colour on your skirt is perfect for it, ad I love the butterfly brooch! Looking good! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning portrait.
ReplyDeleteLove the swirly blue skirt and of course the brooch.
Lisa x
What a stunning work of art! I am quite intrigued by it too. You're looking lovely in that black polo-neck jumper (I look awful in them, whatever the colour) and that skirt is the exact shade of blue of the painting. xxx
ReplyDeleteSeems like such a simple picture when you first look at it, but there are hidden depths. You have really thought your outfit through to interpret this one, Kezzie!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent interpretation Kezzie! I love it! I'm also happy to hear that you also find this painting to have so much mystery and obscurity in it as I did! I think I had some of the same questions as you when I first saw this work.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Kezzie! Great job with this style imitating art post! You nailed it! The painting is beautiful and intriguing, as is your outfit.
ReplyDeleteyou did an amazing job..this outfit is pure elegance, you look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful painting. I could happily contemplate it for hours.
ReplyDeleteI like your interpretation. I used to have loads of black polo necks but none remain, I can't believe I no longer have a single one!