Yesterday morning, Robbi painted. She was over there for a while, scratching away. Of course, I wondered what she was up to, but I left her alone. No one needs a writer looming when she’s trying to make a painting.
It turns out she was drawing a hot air balloon (in honor of hot air balloon theme week, of course).
And a whale.
But the thing I like about the painting is the space between them.
And above them and below them. I love how Robbi’s washes capture the weight and movement of the water. I love how her quick, thin lines suggest a storm is blowing in.
Here is the finished piece, should you be inspired to place a bid.
But before you venture over to Ebay, let me warn you that the early bidding has been fierce. Often, when I write you on a Wednesday, a painting may be had for pennies. The same is true this time, but this time the number of pennies would be difficult to carry without some sort of sturdy trunk.
If you are interested in seeing Robbi’s process, head on over to Instagram and follow BobbledyMom. She posted a series of in-process shots. Here’s one.
But there are several others.
