Alone But Not Lonely

I was originally inspired by Edward Hopper's "Lighthouse Hill" when I first put paint to canvas for this one. There was something about the simplicity and contrast that drew me into his painting and I hoped to capture some of that while making the painting my own interpretation. From the beginning, I wanted to capture a sense of solitude, but not one of loneliness or abandonment. While painting, I thought of my own ancestors who lived on ranches and farms, working and toiling without the conveniences and interaction that we have today. Sometimes, I wish I had my own house like this one to retreat to as a break from the constant "connectedness" in today's world. At one point of painting, I had asked everyone who came through the house what I should add to this painting (there were some wonderful ideas). I also took the horse out at one point, but my daughter said that made it lonely and took the life out of it so I put it back in. Did it need something more? In the end, I decided to stay true to my original vision and keep it simple.

"Alone But Not Lonely"

18"x24" oil on canvas, $400+S/H