But...
Original oil painting 28x22"
by Susan Roux
I hesitated painting this red-skirted female after the thrashing Scarlet the tartlet gave me. Somehow my fears stepped aside because something about her pose sucked me in anyway. I approached her differently. Being keenly aware of the power of red this time around, I began by instantly adding lots of it in my background. I even kept her skin quite red to balance her skirt. Since the focus is directly on her red bottom, the color aided pulling the eye. She actually fell into place easier than I expected. I wonder, did being in the presence of all those other artists give me the nerve to attempt another red skirt? After the last, I didn't think I'd ever paint another one.
What do you think of the title? Is But... too severe? I had quite a few other titles come to mind, but somehow But... stuck. One of my other potential titles was Dry Skirt. Not nearly as catchy. I feel like I need to explain myself. (I'd go swimming) But... (I still have my clothes on). Do you think a potential buyer would cancel the sale because of a title? I wouldn't want to offend anyone. Perhaps they'd see the title as cute and sassy as my sweet model is? I'd love your opinion on this.
Do you have subjects or colors you shy away from because of past difficulties they've given you? It can feel good to face your fear head-on and keep in control to the end. It's very empowering. Why not give it a try?
And I don't want any But's for excuses...
Susan! This is great! Sometimes you have to get a bit 'cheeky' testing the waters.
ReplyDeleteThis painting will find a good home for what it is, a wonderful piece of art!
Susan I would never pass on a piece of artwork I'd like to buy due to the title.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a splendid painting and your title is just fine.
I have loved all of these beach women. I shy away from bold reds. Not sure why. I've found success w/ them when I broaden my palette from my usual 2 reds.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting and my thought is the title is interactive, causing the viewer to add their own thoughts to "But . . ."
ReplyDeleteA very nice painting! I read your experience with 'scarlet'...you found a way to control the red :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting and she came out great. I think the name's cool. I think anything that causes people to question what the title might mean is a good thing. Love it!
ReplyDeletePour faire fort, je dirais "sensualité provocante"... ou "la Fanny".
ReplyDeleteJe ne pense pas qu'un titre pourrait empêcher l'achat d'une toile... Te voilà à la tête d'un beau harem ma chère Susan avec ces belles filles sexy...
gros bisous
This painting is so cute. And it's so refreshing !
ReplyDeleteHello Susan,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post!
Congratulations
The title,"But" is absolutely right, for it is about her beautiful, playful, sexy but. Another amazing painting.
ReplyDeleteI love the painting and yes I like the title and would I worry about offending? The title is much about what you as the artist was thinking and feeling at the time. You know something the more I think about the more I like the title Butt.
ReplyDeleteI love the double entendre of the title and it does appear that her but...er...butt is the focus. This is the first one of this series that lets us see a bit more of her personality. This is the first that gives her a flirty side. Another lovely lovely piece, Susan.
ReplyDeleteVos peintures sont toujours magnifiques et j'avoue être sublimée du travail de vos couleurs, c'est un ravissement !
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