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'The Hunt'

12/19/2012

 
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Flight / 48x60 / acrylic on canvas
I have finished painting 'The Hunt', a large piece measuring 4x5 feet.  I find it interesting, as I do this work, how the final image is unknown to me until it nears completion.  Early on I had added the word 'soar' (lower right corner) because it kept coming to me in dreams, and though the original drawings on the canvas included bison being chased by hunters, I kept thinking that both the hunters on their horses and the animals being hunted might feel a sense of stimulation, competition, daring - maybe not unlike the sense of thrill that a person feels during a game or adventure such as bungee jumping or sky diving.

I remember my husband once telling me a story about Carly Simon and, I think, Bruce Springstein.  She always had to struggle to overcome stage fright, feeling nauseous and anxious before every public event, feeling an overwhelming sense of fear.  Whereas he, though he experienced the same symptons, the same physiological response (heart beating fast, sweaty palms) viewed it as excitement and couldn't wait to get on the stage.

That's what I thought of (often) while I was painting this piece.  Everything really is a matter of perspective.  In the end I decided to include an eagle, which really embodies both fear and excitement in its strength.  It is just a bird and yet so powerful.  And it soars above us all.
shawnabell
12/19/2012 07:38:17 am

Love it!

Veronica Funk link
12/20/2012 12:35:15 am

Thank you Shawna! You are so kind!

Stephanie King
12/19/2012 09:20:24 am

This is just gorgeous. So full of imagery. I love it. I don't remember if I mentioned when I commented on the chair that your work reminds me of a friendly acquaintance of mine named Jesse Reno. If you aren't already familiar with his work, you might want to Google him.
Have a glorious Holiday season.
Stephanie

Veronica Funk link
12/20/2012 12:36:27 am

Wow Stephanie! I am honored to have my work compared to Jesse Reno's. Happy Holidays to you, too!

SunJay link
12/19/2012 12:28:13 pm

Beautiful Veronica - I can feel your journey as I look at your work.

Veronica Funk link
12/20/2012 12:38:30 am

Thank so much Sunjay...your words mean very much to me.

PennyO
12/19/2012 08:56:16 pm

Exciting and peaceful at the same time. Thank you Veronica. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends ; )

Veronica Funk link
12/20/2012 12:39:54 am

Oh Penny, you're always so nice - have a very Merry Christmas!


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