Just got back from a fast trip to Amsterdam, one of my favorite cities. On my first visit I remember getting off the plane, seeing the light and saying; “Rembrant, I get it.” That cold, steel Payne’s graylight he captured so perfectly. Thank you to my RISD foundation painting teachers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payne’s_grey
My favorite Vermeer, they let you photograph in the Rijks Museum, how great is that? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rijksmuseum Seeing a Vermeer (and there aren’t many) in person is an unforgettable experience. They simply stop time.
I was perusing Rembrant and of course was taken by the wallpaper, yes I’m that shallow. This was the first motif that started my fascination with pattern, I had forgotten it was here I had the epiphany. Please forgive me Rembrant, for daring to look away.
It began my baroque series, inspiration comes from the most unforeseen places.