Blue Nude

Pablo Picasso 1902

Forlorn she sits for all to see,

a nude embracing both her knees.

Does she regress in time to find

a place of comfort, peace of mind

and feelings of security?

In mourning for a friend's demise,

his brush conveys his deepest thoughts.

On canvas caught in colour blue,

a single shade of lights and darks.

In blended textures, finest strokes,

he fails to cloak his misery.

Picasso's artwork screams out loud,

depression is the blackest cloud.

It blots out sunlight, brings despair

and traps its victims in a snare.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Superbly captured yourself Chris. Behind every painting, there is beauty and pain that the artist sees and feels, capturing all in a moment that which could span a lifetime. For people to think so much of his work that they are compelled to capture it themselves, is true artistry.
Beautiful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. I am not normally a fan of Picasso's work, but this painting was quite different from his usual style. It appealed to me, I connected to it. Many thanks.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Always thought one had to be either cross-eyed or badly concussed to appreciate Picasso.
Obviously, I know nothing about art; not even sure what I like.
However, if poetry is art, I very much like what you do, Chris.
Making me re-think colorful ole Pablo.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. I'm not a great fan of his myself, but this particular piece captured my imagination. It wasn't like his usual angular pieces with three eyes and five noses and breasts in strange places. It is a much softer piece and all of one colour. It very much summed up his mood at the time he was mourning the loss of a close friend. Thanks for giving this oldie an airing.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

not sure how I missed this one Chris.
it's fantastic. incredible how an artist can paint the pain others don't look for or can't see

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ana. Not normally a lover of Picasso's art, but this one really spoke to me. Thank you.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Great painting will bring out emotions in us, that is the same for poetry, including poems like this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Paintings can speak to us. Thank you so much for your appreciation.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are an exceptional artist, Chris. You exhibit class and finesse with a stroke of a pen. What a thrill it is to know you!

[Chris Shaw]

You are far too generous Kelly. Thank you.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

Some people simply generate kindness and compassion. You can feel its genuine...you just know!

[angel]

A musical interlude:

Blue nude/I saw you sitting alone/ And you were huggin' your knees/ In an attempt not to freeze./Blue nude/you knew just what I was there for/I'd brought a blanket for you/A sort of makeshift clothes, therefore/ You were so glad to be cared for/That your depression was gone...Very nice writing, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Angel. Thank you for your musical interlude, that was fun. Pleased you enjoyed these lines.read moreHello Angel. Thank you for your musical interlude, that was fun. Pleased you enjoyed these lines.

Chris

[lightsong]

amazing dear Chris, I always say that You have a fine pen when it comes to describe through words, like a true painter stroking with his brush, and this poem here just shows how beautifully superb can Your brush be, You always give me that feeling that there is no leak in Your words, this gives much strength to Your style along the simplicity You use, it becomes even finer.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Light. It is lovely to see you here. Hope all is good with you. Thank you for your most gracious review. It is received with much appreciation.

Chris

[lightsong]

I'm all good, nice to be here again too :) hope all is good with You too dear Chris, that life treats You with sweet kindness.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kindness, have a lovely day.

Chris

[Pete]

oh those blues. you've certainly painted this with strong word hues. your creativity and depth shine through the darkness you reveal. stark, the way you paint him as he painted her. good job ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Pete. One of his better paintings. Not a lover of many of the others. Too wacky for my taste :) Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Sairapragyan]

wow ..... i m new and i really loved the way u have described.....

[Chris Shaw]

Hello, pleased to meet you on my page. Thank you for your visit and for leaving a response Sairapragyan.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I love the layers you gave Picasso’s Artwork here. As you proceed gradually, the huddled figure is visualised first, followed by the hues of blue and finally the emotions spilling out! Great work in bringing the painting to mind, so vividly Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

I am not an admirer of Picasso normally, but this particular painting did speak to me. Sadly many of his others don't lol. Thank you dear Ditzy for reviewing this one.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

You’re welcome Chris. I’m barely acquainted with Picasso so this poetry page was informative.

[Chris Shaw]

If you become interested in painting, try Monet instead. Now his art does speak :))

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I have seen some paintings of Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Botticelli. I’d love to check out Monet. Thanks Chris :)