"A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object. It occupies all of the space behind an opaque object with light in front of it" (wikipedia)
which basically means that the presence of light is essential for the existence of shadow.
No light. No shadow... Remember that ( note to self )
I am joining Ariane and her "shadow" theme.
In absence of own artwork, due to laziness,
I share a favourite painting with the most
tranquil shadows
by the Spanish painter Diaz Olano (1860-1937)
Enjoy your Sunday!
via here
isn't it beautiful how the dark colours in the painting make the blues and greens stand out and shine...yes shadows
ReplyDeletei see you wrote another story , i will return to read that, x
Hi :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing painting!
I am hooked on Picasso myself...
Have a great day
Dear Demie - this painting is new to me. What a tranquil, peaceful image, sitting beneath a shady bower of vines, and reading - lovely and thank you for the introduction to Diaz Olano.
ReplyDeleteI must tell you I descovered him accidentally while browsing some tumblr blogs. I googled the name and found lots of interesting paintings that I really enjoyed looking at. This one is cetrainly my favourite of his works : )
DeleteThat is a lovely picture. Reminds me of one of my favorite pastimes--reading outside at twilight.
ReplyDeleteNydelig bilde!
ReplyDeleteFint at du er tilbake og blogger igjen :)
Demie, thank you for sharing a favorite painting. It is pretty special! And it is a great showing of shadow!! *smiles* Norma
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting and loving the fab shadows. Annette x
ReplyDeletethis painting is really beautiful! do you know the danish artist anna ancher? she was a great light-shadow painter.
ReplyDeletedear demie, may I invite your to the next drawing challenge (9./10.6.)? I'm the host and my theme is "LETTERS". please take a look to my last post and perhaps you'll count in! xx mano
Thank you for the invitation. I am not sure yet,
Deletesince this laziness I am talking about can last a bit ; )
I'll let you know!
Dear Demie,
ReplyDeletethats the place where I wanna be right now!
And, in my meditation about shadow, I've come to the insight there is no shadow without an object.
And without light and shadow there is no position fixing... flying or lying?
Isn't it interesting what kind of ideas comes with a drawing challenge ;-)
Thank you, dear Demie for introducing Diaz Olano. Never heard of him before.
Have a nice start into next week.
Love
Ariane.
It is a wonderful, calm picture though! I like it and I like the definition of shadow - so logical but nothing I would have thought about! Nice to have you back, Demie! Christa
ReplyDeletethat's a very interesting note. as i was musing over this subject i came to the conclusion that if light falls straight on an object, the shadow would exist, but in a sense eaten up by the object, for it would not find any room to cast a shadow. because of the light.
ReplyDeletei don't know olano, but now you have introduced me. this scene is so peaceful and tranquil.
thank you for this!
n♥
Hello Demie, you've chosen a painting I'd like to live in!
ReplyDeleteHere's to a week of seeing. Carole
A lovely piece of art, and a beautiful thougt!
ReplyDeletenice choice. i love the sense of privacy, a sanctuary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting. I never really thought about having to have light to have a shadow but it does make sense. My favorite images are those that have a light streaming down into an area that is otherwise shaded...like a wooded area where the light filters through the trees. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well with you!
Ha! I had to laugh about the lazy part (only too well !) but your painting choice is a dream- I have not heard of this artist and am grateful to be introduced :)
ReplyDeleteno light, no shadow
ReplyDeletegreat reminder indeed.
thank you for that!
yes indeed... but I did like the point Ariane made.
DeleteAbout no object no shadow...
Sometimes one might have to move the object,
in case one finds oneself in the shaddow I mean ; )
...or move away from the object of course ...
Deletegreat words
ReplyDeleteand beautiful painting!
I have a book full of beautiful
paintings of woman reading
and loving it!
love
Patrice A.
Could you please let me know which book is this? I would love to own a book like that . You see when I started collected paintings I like on pinterest I found out that I love that scenery. I never though about it before you know... take a look if you wish http://pinterest.com/demiek/art-for-inspiration/
Deleteit's a dutch book
Delete'Vrouwen die lezen zijn gevaarlijk'
'Woman who read are dangerous'
about reading woman in paintings and photography
ISBN 13 978 90 5356 915 3
from 2006
Amsterdam University Press
love
Patrice A.
Peaceful and beautiful!
ReplyDeletetranquil is the right word for that painting. love it.
ReplyDeletehave a great day, demi!
Rachel
This is a piece of beautiful artwork.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with all others, it is peaceful.
It's tranquil message with a beautiful painting. I love the both. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDet sà ut som rene dròmmestedet. Fred og ro og en god bok. Helt fantastisk. Jeg har sett meg ut et slikt sted i den nye hagen min, under et oliventre. Der har jeg tenkt à tilbringe sommeren. Mà nok ut og kjòpe fluktstol snart....
ReplyDeleteTakk for koselig kommentar inne hos meg. Vet du forresten hva jeg "savner"? GRESK HONNING! Selv om den italienske honningen er god sà er det ingenting som slàr den greske timianhonningen....