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| Ring Around a Rosie by April M Rimpo |
Ring Around a Rosie
Watercolor
21" X 25" image
29" X 37" framed with white mat in brushed silver frame
$1290 framed
$1050 unframed
I was so surprised when I saw children in Guatemala playing Ring Around a Rosie. I knew the games origins are supposed to be from Europe and the Europeans certainly traveled to Central American at the same time they traveled to North America, but none the less my reaction was surprise, followed by a big grin. There is something so amusing about children. Some are so focused on the game they look toward the leader (off page of the painting) attentively, while others stare at their feet, likely watching a passing bug, and some chatted with their best friend totally ignoring any instructions they may have been given. I watched the organizers of the game attempting to get the game started for at least five minutes. It was a very large group of about two dozen children. By the time I refocused on the painting demo that was going on by our workshop instructor he had made lots of progress, but the game was still at a standstill.
These little moments of everyday life speak to me whether here in the United States or when traveling abroad. This is why I call my art Exploring Cultures through Color. I somehow feel compelled to share these little moments with you.
Another of my paintings with children at play is Day at the Fountain, inspired by a trip to Charleston, South Carolina.
And here are other paintings inspired by Guatemalan culture:
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Beautiful April! The light in the trees is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheila. Glad to hear it worked. I've redone this painting a couple times; looks like I finally got it right.
DeleteI love this painting full of life - I particularly like the little boy looking at his feet!
ReplyDeleteYes, he cracked me up, clearly not interested at in all playing Ring Around A Rosie.
DeleteThis is so precious, and so very well painted, April! Your work is so superb, as an example to other artists of what is truly possible to achieve! I would love to see photos of your Guatemala trip too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katherine. I so value your judgement. I've sent you an email with a link to Guatemala photos.
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