The Painter

Creating an image on canvas and feeling passion.

The Painter

From his wood box,

He takes out his collection of paints

As his blind model waits,

Her body naked and free,

In the natural light,

The artist arranges his palette

With yellow ochre, mars black, and

Many other varying shades to create

A precise image on his canvas,

Her paleness is glowing against the

Black velvet background,

Her back to him,

Dark hair tumbling down over her narrow

Shoulders,

He dips his brush into the smooth paint

And he floats it across his stretched canvas,

Infusing it with her life,

Releasing his creativity with swirling strokes

And adding a little water as he continues,

Lavender flowers decorating the satin cream sheets where she awaits,

A river bank apparent in the distance through

An open window where the sheer curtains float in the

Breeze away from the heavy velvet drapes,

Her empty fine china teacup rests on the end table

Gold trim along the rim,

Her skin is awash in the beauty of the afternoon light

As he continues to paint her,

This woman's mortal loveliness is bringing him

Joy with controlled care,

A drop of water added to the delightful mix,

Her posture stays in place,

A reclining form on a bed waiting

For her lover to join her

And take her in his strong arms,

This mirage is shimmering on his wet canvas,

He uses discretion as he addresses her

While he works on the final touches

As their session will end.

  --J. E. Cook ©2017

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thanks for reading~

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely piece full of wonderful description, colours and images. I could envisage the artist at work and the sensuality of it all.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank you! I appreciate your insight. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Marvelous minute details and observations as we step into the room with both to marvel at the end with the final outcome. You take us into the scene and the action. An excellent one, Josie.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Thank you Sami for this amazing review of my writing! I always enjoy your insight. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, Josie.