Dress Rehearsal
This original is 26x32, including the beautiful frame. Oil on canvas. The inspiration came from my photo of a little girl we saw at the Russian Ballet in Columbus, Ohio, for ‘Swan Lake’. I have permission from the young girl’s parents to use the photo. Enjoy the details From of the young girl ‘dressed up’ for the real ballet, her big girl gloves and tufted pink dress, fur jacket and tiara, the color and shadows on the wall, the texture and folds, the dulling of colors to show form and bring forms forward.... adding furniture that is detailed but not overpowering and even a simple outlet, the texture in the wood floor...