The Stone Of Life 2021

Terri Kelly Moyers made this painting, 'The Stone Of Life', sometime in the 20th century using what looks like oil on canvas. It's a gorgeous scene bathed in shades of turquoise and warm orange. I imagine the artist layering thin glazes of paint to achieve that luminous, almost ethereal quality. You know, painting a portrait like this must have been so interesting. Moyers probably spent hours observing the model, capturing not just her likeness, but also the textures of her clothing and jewelry. Look at the way the folds in her dress catch the light, and the intricate details of her silver accessories. The artist may have thought about the weight of the necklace or the smoothness of the stones as she painted. There's something about this work that reminds me of early Renaissance paintings, with its focus on detail and sense of quiet contemplation. It feels like a conversation across time, a painter today inspired by painters of the past. That’s what art is all about, isn’t it?