Good Old Summertime. Acrylic pop art painting
In this painting, hedonism is in the spotlights and the work, overall, seems to exude happiness.
The woman is wearing a modest one-piece swimming costume, seemingly lost in thought and joy as she tests the water with her toes. This character’s pose is from a 1950s fashion photo.
Hawaiian shirt with light-coloured blazer
The man sports formal summer wear, with a Hawaiian shirt underneath his light-coloured blazer. The lined pattern of the blazer does not immediately appear to challenge the plane of focus.
Still wearing his Brogue shoes, he is not ready for the beach or pool but is tipping his hat, possibly to the woman, in a polite gesture of greeting.
*Artist Doug Kemp with Good Old Summertime Painting
Bluebird Of Happiness
A Bluebird of happiness and hearts entwined bridge each stylised spotlight, hinting at the promise of success in romance.
Hopefully, the painting transports the viewer to a simpler time, one beyond childhood, where the Sun always shone, and joy took centre stage.
