Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
The Teal Umbrella
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
Two friends celebrate summertime joy near a garden of flowers. A girl and her cat understand one another perfectly.
When we are children, we understand an important truth that we are in danger of losing as we grow into adulthood: our friends do not have to be our same age, in our same social group, or indeed, as in the case of The Teal Umbrella, human beings as we are.
The Teal Umbrella invites us back to the moment in our childhood when we did not judge the way that we do as adults. Unfortunately, in these days when we shove children into scheduled school situations at a younger and younger age, children are taught – at a younger and younger age – the “importance” of their peer group, a lesson that they unfortunately take with them throughout their lives.
When they are younger, they look at the clothes and actions of the others around them, and compare them to their own. When they are older, they are even more accomplished at looking at the clothes of others, the actions of others, the cars of others, the houses of others, the significant others of others, the job positions of others, and the bank accounts (or perceived bank accounts) of others and comparing them to their own – generally with the result that they think less of themselves in comparison.
But when we are young, young children – so young that we frequently cannot remember how we thought – we do not fall into this trap. And because young children do not fall into this trap, it is worth looking at them, studying them, watching them, questioning why they do what they do and think the way they think, and learning from what we see.
After all, the little girl in The Teal Umbrella is happy with who she is and what she is doing. Is that not something we would like as adults as well?
Featured on 24 Fine Art America groups.
3rd Place Winner -- Coexistence with Nature Contest, August 2018
2nd Place Winner -- Thank Heaven for Little Girls Contest by ROAR, August 2018
Uploaded
July 21st, 2017
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Sales Sheet
Natural Abstract Photography 2 Days Ago
Lubbock, TX - United States
This is just absolutely wonderful, a true vision of childhood. Promoting on Promote Your Work Here group. lf
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you for experiencing that vision through this work. And thank you for the promotion.
Gary F Richards 24 Days Ago
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding adorable composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the TOO CUTE FOR WORDS contest!
Deborah Strategier 28 Days Ago
Spring, TX - United States
Steve, this painting is Just beautiful! F/L
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …Voted in the TAKE A PAUSE contest!
Providence Forge, VA - United States
Love your work - especially this one and the write-up you have to go along with it. Such wise words!
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you for viewing AND for reading, Marilyn. By the way, the one responsible for creating these poignant, thought provoking, beautiful mini essays is my wife and business partner, Carolyn. She does the writing, I do the painting -- a marriage made in heaven.
Dayton, WA - United States
To the buyer from California I extend a heart-felt thank you and a wish for you that every time you ponder this artwork you will be encouraged to see and enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Children know this well and remind us to look closer, feel deeper, slow down. Enjoy!
Montvale, VA - United States
this is one of my favorite paintings. revisiting to share. L/F/Tw/Pin
Steve Henderson replied:
Very happy that this artwork merited your favorites list. And thank you for sharing.
Dayton, WA - United States
To the recent buyer from Washington State: may the work The Teal Umbrella bring you a sense of joy and tranquility as you contemplate the wonders of childhood. Thank you and enjoy!
Half Way, MO - United States
Beautiful painting! You're work honestly amazes me. Congratulations on your sale, Steve. :D
Steve Henderson replied:
Very nice of you to say so, Chante. I am gratified the work resonates with you.
Olympia, WA - United States
Beautiful, Steve, and so poignant. Wonderful light in this painting. Your tenderness in creating this work shines through. LF
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you for your observations and comments, I’ina. I am very happy you experienced this piece.
Dayton, WA - United States
To the recent buyer from Florida: May "The Teal Umbrella" bring you a sense of well being and joy as only children can do -- and maybe cats. Enjoy!
Zagreb, Cr - Croatia
So sweet and precious, baby girl and pussy, even an umbrella has its charm. l/f/tw
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you, Jasna, for taking time to look into this piece. I appreciate your comments.
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