Art Gallery of Ontario Field Trip

Chrysanthemums, A Japanese Arrangement 
c.1895 
oil on canvas 
©Art Gallery of Ontario

Mary Hiester Reid
While I was at the AGO there was one painting that caught my interest, which was the Chrysanthemums, by Mary Hiester Reid.

The way she is able to express emotion, realism, and unity is something I strive for.

I really liked this piece because of its serenity it had, to me art does not have to have bright colors to attract but instead the one hiding in the corner is the one that shines the most.

After I saw this piece I am more inspired to paint as I am not that good with paint. My definition of art still remains the same though, art is something that has a deeper meaning to it. This piece really made me thing that there is a back story to this setup and that it is something that is meaningful to Mary.

Art 2011 Series



Immortality
Graphite and Chalk Pastel on Arches Paper
7.75" x 7.5"
2011 

  Inspiration
     My inspiration comes from my culture, and
their symbols for different things. Different
objects and colors can mean alot in Chinese
culture and I wanted represent these symbols
through visual pictures. I choose graphite and
chalk pastel because of its softness and unity
work together that greatly reflects the
Chinese ideals. My idea's centrally remained
around the moon as I focused on it to give
my pictures more of an impact of unity.

Luck & Protection
Chalk Pastel and Graphite on Arches paper
4.5" x 5.5"
2011 

   

Longing
Graphite On Arches Paper
4.5"x 9.5"
2011