Femme écrivant 1934

Pablo Picasso painted this oil on canvas, *Femme écrivant*. The flat planes of color are so striking, aren’t they? I see a woman at a table, writing—or is she dreaming? I love the way Picasso creates an atmosphere with geometric shapes and colors. Imagine him in his studio, maybe a little frustrated, definitely passionate. What was he thinking as he laid down that pink next to the lemon yellow? It’s a bold choice, and it works! Picasso uses the color to create a mood, an emotion. There’s a dialogue happening between him, the paint, and the canvas. It's like he's trying to capture the essence of a woman, not just her appearance. He's in conversation with other artists, too, like Matisse and Braque, pushing the boundaries of what painting can be. It’s a total visual adventure, and we’re all invited to jump in.