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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
The New Hat
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
Sometimes, it is the simplest things that make the most impact.
It’s easy to forget this, hampered as we are by too many impersonal voices hammering away at our ears: the news, the movies, TV series that purport to show reality but do nothing such, home improvement shows that undermine our confidence in the very home we live in, and advertising – everywhere, advertising, which has the sole goal of convincing us we need something we never knew that we needed.
It is at times like this that we, understandably, hearken back to “the good old days,” which is generally a period 30 more years ago from now, and long for the simplicity we find in vintage nostalgia.
“Life was simpler back then,” we sigh, and in some ways – because “back then” didn’t involve so much TV, Internet, mass media, or smart phone interruptions – this is true. The artwork, The New Hat, invites us to step back in time, and out of the office cubicle, for a moment and join a young woman as she tries on a new hat, inspecting the full result in the mirror.
There is that sense of excitement in acquiring something new, something wanted, something attractive and pretty and well made – we all understand this, because we’ve all gone shopping for something and felt good about acquiring the perfect purchase, something that we’ve been looking for.
But because shopping is so much a part of our lives that it becomes another chore, we forget to indulge in that little moment of satisfaction when we purchase a little, perfect item – like a new hat. “Don’t be like a child,” we tell ourselves, “getting excited over little things.”
Well, what is wrong with being like a child, if this is what children do? Wouldn’t we be wise, as adults, to learn from children to take pleasure in, and express gratitude for, the small, simple things?
(The New Hat is set in the Boldman House in Dayton, WA. Artwork complementing this one are Phonograph Days, Ending the Day on a Good Note, and Midday Tea, also on this site.)
Featured in 24 Fine Art America groups.
Second Place prize, Vintage and Art Fashion contest on Fine Art America.
Uploaded
May 30th, 2017
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Viewed 22,639 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/25/2024 at 3:00 PM
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Anne Gifford 25 Days Ago
Boulder, CO - United States
Your writing is as excellent as your painting, and I enjoyed reading it. The vintage details you include in the painting make the past seem real.
Ashland, OR - United States
Congratulations on your 3rd place win-tie in the recent 'Promoting our Pixels Art & Merchandise' contest, Steve! Wonderful painting & attention to detail. Fvl.
Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Congratulations on your tie for 2nd place in the Vintage Fashion Art contest !Exquisite stunning Fine Art masterpiece!Voted! A Fav!L/F!Sincerely,Mrs Dee Jobes
Niceville, Fl - United States
Congratulations on your tie for a 2d place win in the Vintage Fashion and Art contest!
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Steve, on your Win in the Vintage Fashion and Art Contest for this beautiful painting! Voted.
Niceville, Fl - United States
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Vintage Fashion and Art contest.
Shelton, ct - United States
what a gorgeous, luscious painting the white is full of vibrant color the composition is so balanced and congratulations!
Cornelius, NC - United States
Incredible painting with charming details. Love the reflection of the figurine in the mirror.
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
WEST RYDE, NS - Australia
Promoting this lovely artwork in the 1000 Views group "Special Features For Promotion #15" discussion thread!
Dayton, WA - United States
Reply | DeleteTo the buyer from California who purchased prints of The New Hat, Afternoon Tea, Midday Tea, and Lady Of The Lake — I extend words of thanks and appreciation. All of these artworks celebrate the joys of life as experienced in simple activities: Sipping a cup of tea, sharing a moment with a child, enjoying the warmth of the sun, trying on a new purchase — all seemingly mundane moments that become profound when approached with purpose, focus and real consciousness of the moment. Enjoy the artworks!
Winnipeg, MB - Canada
An exquisite stunning Fine Art masterpiece that brings great profound reflection!Great commentary,Steve!You have a Great Gift with Your Incredible Great Artistry and words !L/F Sincerely Mrs Dee Jobes
New York, NY - United States
This beyond awesome. stunning, marvelous and gorgeous Steve. Shortlisted. Very well Done! One of the best entries I have ever seen entered in a FAA artwork contest. L/F and following your art portfolio. GJR
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