This is (of course) the image I used last week to lead into the discussion of tension in painting. Could their be any greater moment of tension in painting than Michelangelo’s depiction of God about to hand Adam the spark of life? We wait with bated breath for the two fingers to close that gap ( a 3/4” gap to be exact) and launch mankind, warts and all. In terms of tension in a painting this one is hard to top. Although the original E.T. poster, which was supposedly inspired by that Sistine Chapel moment, comes close.
I learned so much from reading this post. And the flower painting workshop was the best! Can’t wait to take another one.
Thank you, Maggie. I'm so glad you came to the workshop yesterday and I can't wait to have you back for whatever!