Untitled 1939

This little painting of a bird, made by Picasso, is all about the brushstrokes, thick and juicy, laid down with an almost impatient energy. It's as if Picasso is saying, "Here's a bird, but more than that, here's paint!" I love how the paint is so present, almost fighting against the image it's creating. Look at the way the brushstrokes around the wings mimic flight; you can almost feel the bird taking off. There's this incredible dynamism, as if the paint itself is alive. The colors, too, are so raw and immediate. Picasso's conversation with artists like Van Gogh comes to mind, where the act of painting is just as important as what's being painted. It's a reminder that art isn't just about perfect representation, but about the messy, beautiful process of making. It’s about seeing and feeling, and letting the paint lead the way.