Morning Kiss by Beth Carver
What do you look for in a work of art? I am drawn to works that stir the emotions in some way-- the reason I have always been drawn to Norman Rockwell's drawings and paintings. Much of his work makes you want to laugh or cry or think seriously.
When I first saw Beth Carver's paintings, I was drawn to them in a similar way. They are free from any element of superficiality: airbrushed bodies, retouched faces and plastic smiles. Beth's paintings strike a chord. At once you can feel that here is an artist who understands and is sympathetic toward the human plight. And it is no wonder. Beth says that the inspiration for her work and her ability to achieve the emotional impact that it generates are the result of an epiphany she had on the beach of Melbourne, Florida while thinking about the impending death of her father. She noticed a large, older woman playing in the surf with the exuberance of a child, and her joy lifted Beth's spirits. From that time on, Beth focused all her talent and skill on creating paintings centered on the precious joy of living, paintings that would make the "viewer feel the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the sea like the touch of a friend or relative bringing love and happiness."
A sampling of her work:
To read more about the artist, go HERE. To view a gallery of original works, go HERE. For a gallery of available Giclee prints, go HERE.
Just so you know, I did not receive compensation of any kind for this post; I just like the art.
Happy Official First Day of Summer! And to my friends in the Southern hemisphere, I hope these images will bring a little touch of the summer to come to your part of the world!
xo Keri
Hello Keri,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely review, I did not know of Beth Carver until just now. Her art is so full of sun and warmth and happiness and her commitment to focus on joyful living in her art so inspiring.
I also love that her ladies aren't stick thin but real women - as we look forward to our little trip to the sea this summer I start to notice negative thoughts pop into my head about my (perfectly fine!) figure - and that is not joyful living!
The imagine in "Morning Kiss" of the mother and child nuzzling noses is so endearing.
Happy 1st day of summer to you, too! Do you need any rain? We're having it coming down in buckets today here! (making these sun-speckled paintings even more heart-warming!) xo Karen
NOW THIS is art. I have a long way to go...because I can recognize that EMOTION is a huge part, if not ALL, of what makes art from the heart. The subjects are REAL WOMEN that we may know. They are not models, ideals, but real. The light is so warm and pulls emotion right out of you. FABULOUS CHOICE MY DEAR. Anita
ReplyDeleteDear Keri, heartwarming, tugs at my heart strings....brings a smile to me this morning, midst the madness of moving! N.xo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love her art! I am going to bookmark her site...such fun stuff for a beach house. I have been preparing a post about someone's art as well. They need our support. Thanks so much for sharing her beautiful paintings. Thank you also for becoming a follower. I really appreciate it. I put your blog on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteI adore her paintings. So glad you did a post on her. i am going to go visit her. Thanks..
ReplyDeleteOh Keri! These are just lovely. Thank you so much!
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Those paintings definitely say summer, fun and happy!!! I love how she captures everyday life (like Norman Rockwell). Fantastic joie de vivre! Thank you for sharing, Keri!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend ahead, and stay cool.
xoxo,
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Her art is new to me. The faces are so expressive and I swear I have seen these women before. She really nailed by giving me deja vu. Thanks for the intro.
ReplyDeleteI didn't no her, thanks for sharing, Her art says enjoy life........ I am really very impressed.
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Oh how the light of the sun and in the FACES of these beautiful woman make the subjects really stand out as PEOPLE and not just subjects on a canvas. That is art, when the audience FEELS something!
ReplyDeleteAnd dearest, your comment is so ENCOURAGING. No matter how insignificant or humble the beginnings or the end, the means or the skills, IF WE CAN TOUCH LIVES, then that is what we take with us for the rest of our journey. THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME OF THAT. I am going through a new transition with the ART THING....I knew it would be sporadic in terms of selling, but when you actually experience it, it is frightening, when you are hoping you can make your bread and butter on it. Oh well, onward for the lesson of a lifetime.
ENJOY YOUR SATURDAY! Anita
How wonderful when we discover an artist that we really love. These image are so joyful and really convey a zest for life. Happy summer to you also!
ReplyDeleteThese put a big smile on my face. Love the mother and son and had to smile at the women in the tire tubes. Perfect for a beach house and they add a bit of whimsy. xo
ReplyDeleteI felt happy just looking at these. What a wonderful talent! x Sharon
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this post. These are REAL WOMEN having just a good old time....this is art!
ReplyDeleteMY DEAR! YOU GOT THE PRINT ALREADY?????? YES!!!!!!!!! And I am glad that you are happy with the quality. I am having so much fun here creating and hoping to provide more things in the weeks/months to come. I am happy to know that your daughter will enjoy it in her room and isn't it fun to design and plan a new living space? We are painting my studio and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, gear up for some heat today....we are getting 100 degree weather and I am assuming that your territory will also feel it. KEEP COOL and get in a pool somewhere!!! Much love, Anita
Fabulous women having a really great time... xv
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