Notes on Poetry (Surprise)

Posted on May 29, 2023 by JMN
Detail, oil on canvas, 16×20 (JMN 2021).

“I know this sounds strange, but I think the elephant was also surprised that there were people in the room.”

(John Kenney)

(“The Elephant in the Room: An Oral History,” newyorker.com, 5-24-23)

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I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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5 Responses to Notes on Poetry (Surprise)

  1. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:
    May 29, 2023 at 4:58 am

    💜💜

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  2. 🪨Espace de Pierre | Pierre's Space 🪨's avatar The Pierre Blanchard's Museum ! says:
    May 29, 2023 at 8:58 am

    I like the expression the guy on the left makes ! It’s a woman’s leg on the left on the painting ? Are they looking on the street ?
    Have a nice day

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    • JMN's avatar JMN says:
      May 29, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you for inquiring! The flesh that’s visible on the left is Conor McGregor flexing his muscles in the boxing ring. My observers are meant to be awestruck over his potent display of masculinity. I hope a bit of irony shows through! For some reason it occurred to me to paint them in monochrome except for their caps. Merci de votre visite. Bonne journée, M. Blanchard!

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  3. 🪨Espace de Pierre | Pierre's Space 🪨's avatar The Pierre Blanchard's Museum ! says:
    May 30, 2023 at 9:39 am

    Oh I understand better! Thank you for explaining the context of the painting to me. What I thought was a woman’s leg was Conor McGregor’s leg 😂! Don’t tell him, I care about my life! 😀 The expression of the two people
    shows that they are impressed with a little fear I think. Nice work ! Have a nice day !

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