Description

In this piece, Dad beautifully captures a tender moment between a musician and an entranced listener. The vibrant hues and fluid lines convey the energy and connection shared between the two. The musician, lost in the strumming of his guitar, is fully immersed in his melody. His companion, a woman in a stylish hat, listens intently, her posture reflecting the deep appreciation she feels for the music.

Dad's formal training as a classical artist shines through in the composition and execution of this work. His style, influenced by expressionism, fauvism, and impressionism, brings a vivid and emotive quality to the scene. He had a profound respect for classical artists like Dufy, Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Cezanne, whose influences are subtly woven into his own unique vision.

Dad often told me that people are at their most expressive and honest when they are lost in their passions. He loved drawing musicians because, as he explained, "We are at our most expressive and honest when we step inside ourselves to freely express our inner feelings." This piece embodies that philosophy, capturing a pure moment of artistic expression and human connection.

Through this artwork, he not only showcases the beauty of music but also the profound impact it can have on our emotions. The colorful, dynamic strokes and the emotive expressions on the characters' faces create a powerful narrative that resonates with anyone who has ever been moved by a melody. Dad saw and portrayed the beauty in everyday moments, making them timeless through his art.

The Drawing Days
I remember Dad leaving early and returning home late, with only his drawing tablet in hand. Inside his tablet were a few sheets of paper, and in his pocket, the drawing instruments - a fountain pen, a small set of colored pencils, maybe a piece of graphite, all held together with a rubber band.

Today, these visions of him walking to and from our home, tablet or easel in hand, stay with me because of their regularity, simplicity, and how he created such beautiful things with so little.

I also sometimes wonder if Mom was lonely while Dad was away on his many artistic journeys, especially during the weekends when she wasn't working. Still, she never complained and always had a welcoming meal ready for him upon his return. She supported him and his creative vision completely. That's true love, and they had it. ❤️

When I look at Dad's art creations, I feel the power of Harmony and Synchrony.

In this piece, Dad captures the love of a performer and his audience as if both were part of a single Melody. Indeed, they are a part of one another's perfect moment of expression, which is the whole simple point Dad wants to share.

Through My Father's Eyes