[In American Painter: Morgan Weistling (III) mainly tells the story behind each of Morgan Westerling's works of art, and in American painter: Morgan Weistling (IV) still tells the story behind his artwork. The following expression first person "I" stands for "Morgan Westerling". 】
Piece together your dreams
This quilt is a product of the 1880s, and it was acquired by me at an antique auction. People go to antique auctions to see porcelain and gold and silverware, and I value these bland but thought-provoking things more. The color beauty of this quilt is very strong, all warm colors, bright colors but not jumpy. I got a girl whose skirt color was very much in line with the finishing effect. Painting her almost asleep, it was so beautiful and charming. I think this work has a dreamy atmosphere, the soft quilt is comfortable and warm, and the girl in the dream has not seen the beauty of the future!
brilliance
Radiance ~ Warm candlelight illuminates the girl's face, and her face flashes in a circle of light in the "radiance". This soft light takes on the color of amber and illuminates the girl's youth and hope. There is a virtue that radiates its own light, a candle burning itself to illuminate others, what can we do? I thought deeply about the forty years of my studio, how much light and heat can my work emit? The praise of others makes me always spur myself on, and the future art needs more responsible you to shine.
Curious Emily
Curious Emily ~ I like to draw children because they always surprise me, and in unpredictable situations, they can always do miracles. I combine the realities they have created in certain situations, and I can adapt to them, sometimes more perfectly than I expected. "Curious Emily" wasn't my original concept, but the child's curiosity was so strong that it changed me. I wanted her to have some interaction with Peach, but she was curious about the cosmetics box next to her. Through her changes, I finally completed the more fascinating work of "Curious Emily". For an artist, it is a great honor for the work to attract the audience and receive good praise, but I think we must not forget the original intention of the painting, especially the people you want to paint, and understanding their interests is the focus of a beautiful work. Capture the subtle changes in your work, contrast the differences, and understand the essence, so that your work can achieve the highest artistic effect and be more distinctive.
Village doctor
I still remember the scene when the doctor came to my house to treat my illness when I was a child, and I restored that scene. The doctor had the nebulizer in his hand, and he was so intent on looking at the potion content. The child's eyes were filled with wonder and fear, not knowing what kind of treatment the doctor would take to treat himself next. The little girl hid behind her mother in fear, overwhelmed. This is a real scene, in the early days of the United States, rural doctors would bring simple medical equipment to their homes to see a doctor. I am very happy that this work won the Best Painting Award in 2012!
Olivia's chicken coop
Olivia's Chicken Coop ~ This is one of my favorite pieces. I painted a beautiful picture through light and shadow, the atmosphere inside the chicken coop, and the facial expressions of the little girls. I captured the child's facial expression as much as I could, the light shining on her face through the tiny opening, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and the look in her eyes was full of curiosity and casualness. Everything in the world is interactive, and if it is used properly, it will give you the most perfect presentation. This work was voted the most popular in 2012 and is one of the most precious paintings for me personally.
Laundry girl
Laundry girl ~ This little girl is doing laundry intently, and hears some kind of voice looking back. I seized this moment of looking back, there were many child laborers in the early days of the United States, who started working early to subsidize the family, and I was just documenting a familiar past that we did not want to forget. There is a familiar time, a familiar place, a charming character, a perfect presentation, telling a girl's hard past.
Grandpa's tea
Grandpa's tea ~ Grandpa's thick arms and the little granddaughter's smaller hands are in stark contrast, and the white-haired grandpa watches his granddaughter's every move intently, but he enjoys the moment very much. I want to compile different pictures through my own perspective, and these pictures have real storylines. The lights shine on two people leaning toward each other, and their sharing of tea is the central narrative story. The joy of life in a family is the highest enjoyment of life, and I show it in my work, so that this work becomes a part of your family story.
The harvest is over
The harvest is over ~ Children who grow up on the edge of the farm know what the real harvest means? People slowly load the crops in the field into the car, and the harvest process is the most precious and memorable. Families on the farm side would invite carriages to help, and the children would load pumpkins into the carriages. Under the sunlight, the little girl's face is full of smiles, and the thriving picture is perfectly presented. The children are busy as much as they can, greeted with delicious pumpkins to eat, can make pumpkin lamps, and have a cheerful dinner after harvest, how wonderful it is!
The chef's daughter
The Chef's Daughter ~ I want to paint an American spirit, a spirit of surviving strong in tough times. Family life on the border is permeated with hardship at every moment, and the little girl stands barefoot on the ground waiting for her father's call. Life goes on, and the "chef's daughter" gives us what kind of inspiration. The civilization of life plays a vital part in the course of human development, people have to withstand various tests, material and cultural life is good today, what should we do? Grasping the inspiration of art is very simple, and playing the essence of art requires our instinct to learn and improve in the present.
fishing
Fishing ~ The scene of the film requires realistic form construction, impression operation and post-production, etc., during which there needs to be sufficient imagination and creative space. An artist must first be a good colorist, who needs to perfectly present the scene and light on the drawing paper, and the exquisite conception can create a wonderful feeling. This "fishing" work is to create brotherhood, the brother is teaching the younger brother in words, putting his hand on the younger brother's small shoulder, afraid that the younger brother will not pay attention to falling into the water, and has been protecting the younger brother. All these scenes are built to create a harmonious effect, that is, brotherhood.
I remember when I was a child, I also went fishing with my brother, and my brother helped me wear bait, helped me put the thread into the water, and if the bait had the slightest intention, I jumped happily, and my brother always used his fingers to indicate that he did not squeak. I fell asleep sweetly the day after tomorrow, and when my brother woke me up, I already had a basket of fish by my side. That's life, my childhood memories.
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