‘Inspiration’
Helen Ward - © Artist Ward
Oil on Canvas 92 cm x 70 cm
In this painting the allegorical figure of opportunity/chance is resting on the globe he holds scales in the balance with a razor blade, a lock of hair obscures his eyes. On his ankles he has wings, but the monkey holds him down.
The monkey - represents the artist, he is painting
A dragonfly - represents my inspiration.
The figure - opportunity, the chance may be fleeting the wings may bare it away.
The Globe - his attribute - the world is waiting.
Lock of hair - the opportunity may be obscured not always be visible/obvious.
Scales - things are held in the balance and could go either way.
The razor blade - fragile/cutting - seize the moment.
Or for me this is - get off your backside and paint!