Flying Dreams 2015

Rose Freymuth-Frazier made this painting, Flying Dreams, using oils, and though undated, I am going to guess sometime this century. There's a wonderful dreaminess to the brushwork, like she's letting the paint guide her rather than trying to control every little detail. The colors are muted, almost sepia-toned, except for the pop of blue in the goggles, where you can see reflected a bright blue sky and green fields. The paint around the pilot's face is delicately blended, creating a soft, almost porcelain-like texture. I love the contrast between the smoothness of the skin and the rougher, more textured strokes in the cap and goggles. It's like she's inviting us to get lost in the details, to see the world through her eyes, or maybe through the goggles she is wearing. There is something of a Tamara Lempicka feel to the piece, but then with a touch of Gustav Klimt. Anyway, with art, it's never really about knowing for sure, is it? It's more about the questions it sparks.