On canvas colours mix
In hues of subtle tones
Vibrant - vivid
Van Gogh, Monet, Botticelli
Capture what is seen
In the artist’s mind
Put the brush to the paint
Oil - turpentine
Strokes wide and wild
Short, violent, erratic
Perfection for the lover’s eyes
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Pamela, interesting take on the prompt. Liked your poem.
ReplyDeleteThe perfection of an imperfect representation of the world, and your words capture that absorbing process well.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I too see perfection in their works, and see only how feeble my attempts are -- and yet they draw us on, don't they?
ReplyDeleteYes - very well done indeed. In a few well-chosen words you have defined artistic concept.
ReplyDeleteSuch energy here, Pamela, I feel exhausted!
ReplyDeletefrom Therese B. -- The only imperfection in this poem is that no famous female artist is mentioned! At least the poet is female...
ReplyDeleteUma,
ReplyDeleteThanks, do you think so?
Pamela
Francis,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Pamela
Lori,
ReplyDeleteThey do draw us on. Thanks.
Pamela
Wanda,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.
Pamela
Eryl,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting.
Pamela
Therese,
ReplyDeleteYes at least the poem is female. It was an oversight. Thanks.
Pamela
Yeah, I don't know how the graphists do it, but I'm glad they do. Nice work with this subject matter.
ReplyDeleteRon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. Art is fascinating. I majored in Art in the uni.
Pamela
I have just seen the Van Gogh in the original. France is refurbishing Musee D'Orsay and allowed Australia to baby sit some of the collection.Is is sad to think that this genius did not sell one painting in his life time.
ReplyDeleteRall,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. I did my thesis on him in the uni. What a tortured soul. Thanks.
Pamela.
"But I could have told you, Vincent, this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." Wonderful images here!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a unique approach to this prompt! Loved it! And the artists you mention in this poem. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteMarianne,
ReplyDeleteOh I remember that song oh so well. Thanks.
Pamela
Richelle,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your nice comment. They were wonderful artists weren't they?
Pamela
You captured the artistic process so well with just a few well chosen words. Good job with alliteration, too. Love the last line.
ReplyDeleteRobin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words.
Pamela
"Short, violent, erratic"
ReplyDeleteSounds like my temper when I was still drinking.
Nice work!
Dan,
ReplyDeleteSpectacular is what they are. Lots of anger.
Thanks.
Pamela
I love your description of the strokes--and from that beauty!
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. I just commented on your poem. Good one!
Pamela
And poetry is but another form of art. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteCara,
ReplyDeleteThanks that is so true.
Pamela
another good one Pam for this short marathon....thanks again for your words..and for reading my imperfections..and Ken Burns...i seen most of it on PBS..I would like to get the set of the DVDs...Ive been a sports NUT all my life....mostly hockey baseball basketball and lacrosse...Castro...well like him or hate him for sure..with many flaws indeed..but there is a side of him I really like...same as Che...same as most of the Cubans I know...they like one side of him and lots of them dont like the other side....interesting guy for sure....but to sit down and have a drink of rum with him...well for me WOW...sorry Pam
ReplyDeleteWayne,
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying such nice things about my poetry. You don't write imperfections. I love your words. They are inspirational, believe me. No need to be sorry for your beliefs my friend. I hope one day you get the chance. I just was being a little hard-headed I guess. I love Che!
I 'perfectly' and wholeheartedly agree with every single word
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteYou do? Well that is so nice.
Pamela
As a visual artist, I also appreciate your wonderful sentiments. Beautiful stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pamela!
~Mark
Mark thank you so much!
ReplyDeletePamela