'Considering' sold
6" x 9.5" watercolor
Earlier this summer we took our boys to the beach for the day. And since we live in Utah, without you know, an ocean or anything, we had to go to a lake. We live really close to the Great Salt Lake, which is not exactly the kind of lake you want to go swimming around in, but is really fun to visit and explore the beaches.
In this area the water was really shallow, just a couple of inches over the sand, plenty of room for wading and doing other fun kid things. Like squishing your toes in the sand, or collecting little tiny shells, or smooth as glass rocks.
My youngest son was torn between wanting to stay close to me, and wanting to follow his brothers out further into the water. Especially after he had decided to be brave and clomp way out right into that lake when we very first arrived, only to have his sandals sink into the wet sand and get stuck.
He did not like that. Not. At. All. :)
Eventually, after much persuading from Dad, he decided to follow his brothers after all and explore out a little farther with them. But not until after much considering on his part!
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Huzzah for being brave little Cook boy!!
This painting is my answer to mine and Carrie's (Carrie Waller click on her name to see her water painting) painting challenge which was, water. :)
Such a gorgeous little painting Crystal and it says all you have narrated about your little boys indecision to be with his big brothers but at the same time stay away from that sticky mud! Of course, all Cooks are brave!
ReplyDeleteAdorable painting. You caught his hesitation perfectly. It's really amazing what you can do in such a small space. Bravo. So astounding to me.So you can can only float on your back in this lake.
ReplyDeletePure awesomeness. What a great pose!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! I love the story, love the painting. The colors are so pretty and I love his little reflection:) Makes me say Awwwwwwww!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting and story, Crystal! Your son's posture shows his reluctance so well. And the blues are delicious!
ReplyDeleteSweet : ) His pensive consideration is all over his body language. Great job translating it!
ReplyDeleteA little boy, going out to the world-alright, to a lake-to explore can be a scary thing. Wonderful painting, Crystal!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWarm regards.
I love your painting! So gorgeous! I like that his clothes echo the colours of the water and the reflection is wonderful:0)
ReplyDeleteAnd I think the photograph would also make a lovely painting too :0) What a very brave little Cook :0)
The beautiful water, reflections and gesture on the little boy are just perfect...couple that with your endearing story and the whole post has stolen my heart! What great kids you have!
ReplyDeleteFun composition and that reflection is awesome, nice work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and amazing paintings! hugs!
ReplyDeleteTime and time again I found myself so moved by your blog and I gradually realized that what sets your blog apart from a lot of the other ones by artists (apart from the often stunningly beautiful art!) is that you share a piece of your life, a small and touching story, something that makes the art shared in the blog more personal, like a sneak peak into your little universe. I guess this comes from the fact that you are also a very good writer. As always, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Crystal. It seems to me your youngest is growing but doesn't know if he really wants to make that "plunge" just yet...Too cute!. Love this painting!!
ReplyDeleteI bet it was a wonderful day! Lovely painting!
ReplyDeleteUne très belle publication... La photo de vos enfant est particulièrement jolie et émouvante...
ReplyDeleteProfitez sincèrement de ces merveilleux moments avec eux. Ils filent si vite. Comme j'aimerais avoir à nouveau la présence de mes 4 enfants réunis autour de moi...
Votre aquarelle est très jolie. Une ravissante capture. La lumière est incroyablement bien saisie.
De gros bisous et si je ne trouve pas un petit moment avant mon départ pour vous faire un coucou, sachez que je serai de retour à la mi-septembre.
Lovely painting as usual, how lucky you are to have 3 beautiful boys, love the photo of them.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely work...your boys are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteA big Huzzah for this Crystal...it's wonderful! Don't you just love those moments that cry out "paint me, paint me."
ReplyDeleteWhat a moment you've captured, it's a wonderful painting, love his stance. Great story to go with too, thanks for sharing it :-)
ReplyDeleteA moment pondering ... and that indecisive pose is now captured for all time. Exquisite.
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