Katherine 1908

Clarence Gagnon made this oil painting, Katherine, and what strikes me is the radiant light that almost vibrates on the canvas! I imagine Gagnon outside, squinting in the bright sunlight, trying to capture the way light transforms everything it touches. The paint feels thick, applied in dabs and strokes that mimic the dappled effect of sunlight filtering through leaves. What a beautiful day it must have been! The brushstrokes on Katherine’s white kimono seem to dance with blues, pinks, and yellows, like tiny flowers scattered across the fabric. Look at the way the light catches the folds of the cloth—Gagnon really paid attention! You sense his fascination with light, surface, and texture, pushing the boundaries of how we see and feel the world. We all inspire each other, don't we?