Catherine Kauffman
Heathsville, VA
I focus on representational oil painting that often involves people being themselves and presenting them in a way that triggers memories for the viewer.
MessageThe reference photo was taken back stage at my granddaughter's first ballet recital. This photo, among several, was dark and a little blurry, but it made me think immediately of Degas. I put it aside for over a year and finally got it straight in my head how I wanted to approach it. Since I did not have permission from the parents of all the little girls I endeavored to not be too specific regarding their identities. They could be any little ballerinas. Mainly I wanted to capture all their varied emotions exhibited in their body language: from excitement to nervousness to fear and efforts to comfort.
- Subject Matter: Figurative
- Inventory Number: 201
- Current Location: Art Experience: Virginia Executive Mansion
- Collections: Figurative Work