Door #5
Go and open the door.
Maybe outside there’s
A tree, or a wood,
A garden,
Or a magic city.
Go and open the door.
Maybe a dog’s rummaging.
Maybe you’ll see a face,
Or an eye,
Or the picture
Of a picture.
Go and open the door.
If there’s a fog
It will clear.
Go and open the door.
even if there’s only
the darkness ticking,
even if there’s only
the hollow wind,
even if
nothing
is there,
go and open the door.
At least
There’ll be
A draught....Miroslav Holub
Number 5 in the Door series is a knocker I have seen often on older homes in the city or country…it is done in Pastel and Conte crayons on clayboard…I decided to draw the background as an old door, as it seemed to fit the battered metal of the knocker, which I again gave a verdigris type of patina…I also weathered the wood a bit, giving it some of the colour as if the verdigris has worn off on to it.
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Janis Zroback
Joanne Bradley
Hi Janis, sorry to be so far behind in viewing your work! What can I say, life gets in the way…
Just love this whole series, because I love knobs, door handles and pulls etc., new and old but old is always better :-) and I will take a closer look at each and every one this week…
This one has such great detail on the wood doore and and the verdigris on the actual knocker. It is so close to ones we have seen so many times in reality on old houses.
Janis Zroback replied
I have not seen you for a while Joanne…it’s nice that you’re back…thank you so much for taking the time to view… :)))
kjgordon
really liking this…...such a beautiful combination of colors…......
Janis Zroback replied
Well you know I exaggerate the colours a lot…just ‘cause I can..thank you so much KJ…
DesignsByDeb
It’s won a feature already! Amazing!
Janis Zroback replied
Can you believe it..within minutes…I am so pleased…thank you so much Deb…
nicholphoto
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Bradley..nice to see you.. :)
bev langby
Another beauty Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Bev…I’m glad you like it..
Linda Callaghan
what amazing detail in this one Janis, esp. the wood ..I wonder what lies behind this door….mmm I will imagine a beautiful sunset ! great painting.
Janis Zroback replied
I think it’s inthe country somewhere…I intended to make it a city door and initially it was dark rich mahogany, then I changed it…I like to paint the shabby stuff…thank you so much Linda…
DanaMS
Beautifully done! Congrats again on the feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Dana… I am thrilled… :))
Sally Omar
Beautiful…love this type door knocker!!!! xoxoxox
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sally… I do too… :))
hilarydougill
beautiful artwork (as usual) glorious imagery and colour, and wonderful writing. hugsxxx (sorry I haven’t been around much lately, I have missed you and your wonderful work)xxx
Janis Zroback replied
I missed you too Hilary…nice to see you again…thank you so much for the lovely compliment… :))
mingtees
I like this one, nice on the patina.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amy…I’m happy you like it.. :))
GEORGE SANDERSON
Another brilliant addition to the series, Janis !!!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m glad you think so George…thank you so much.. :))
Dave & Trena P...
congrats on the feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much….
Heloisa Castro
excellent work
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Heloisa… I’m glad you like it.. :))
Alison Pearce
The textures and depth of this series has me in awe of your boundless talent Janis :)
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely compliment Alison!!..thank you so much.. :))