A third foray into a recurring theme of mine, love and lust in the age before humankind. These two pictures were made in quick succession. Our first offering this week is wild and loose with flat washes of colour and quick almost frantic brushwork. I like the separation of the primary colours here. The second … More Nymph and Satyr Part III
We are back again in the land of pre-human social interaction. This oval composition is another take on last weeks theme. I like the contrast in their expressions. This version is perhaps the simplest looking but the one I am most proud of. From the crazy springiness of the lines to the simple separation of … More Nymph and Satyr : Part II
Nymph and satyrs were the wild, mythic half-human creatures of ancient times. In my childhood, the Greek myths provided a welcome antidote to the strict morality of Sunday school. I have portrayed this scene often…. An early portrayal. I like the curled-up morning-glories in her hair. In the second I’m aiming for Rubens, the Flemish … More Nymph and Satyr
Barry Trower 