A Painting Called Christina

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Each subject breathes in a different way with intimacy I can feel Where images will call me to fall into the spell. Emotion draws me to the place where Christina's beauty dwelled _____________________________ Based on the paintings of Andrew Wyeth And his series of "Christina" 12//10/15

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Anthony Biaanco

Date: 12/10/2015 10:39:00 PM

Hi Carrie, I have a print of that painting in my living room. From what I know/read, Christina was a real character who had polio and at times had to crawl to get around the farm...sad, haunting and somehow beautiful all at once. I think Wyeth recently died. Anyhow nice tribute, Anthony

Carrie Richards
Date: 12/11/2015 9:52:00 AM

Glad to see that someone else finds the beauty in simplicity of Andrew Wyeth paintings. I did hear that Christina was someone he knew. I have a print framed of another of his paintings..called "Groundhog Day" . They all seem to have a somber feel to them. Thanks for the comment!