by David R. Darrow
8" x 8" (20.32cm x 20.32cm)Oil on Streched Canvas SOLD Collection of R. Bert Crossland
West Dundee, IL – USA
About This Painting
Funny expression.
Funny hat.
The expression "old hat" can mean what young folks today refer to as "old school" — out of date or obsolete, or so familiar that it has become uninteresting or boring.
I imagine the expression came from exactly the subject of this painting. It's a lady's hat, the fashionability of which died long before the hat ever did. It's in just about as good condition as the day it was sold.
Not too long ago my wife was thinking of getting rid of it. "No way!" I told her. "That needs to be painted."
My 14-year-old daughter obliged me and put it on for this painting. I think she felt downright "downtown."
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5 comments:
Beautifully painted. The flesh tones turn perfectly.
David,
Great painting!
Great story, great painting. I like that you covered the eyes and let the hat stay the center of attention.
Very nice...I also like how you've kept the eyes from the viewer. It really adds a nice element of mystery. The close up composition creates some very interesting shapes too. Superb!
Very accomplished David -
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