Suffolk Latch c. 1939

Regina Henderer made this watercolor, Suffolk Latch, and what strikes me is how much she isn’t just copying something but really feeling her way through it. It’s less about the exact likeness and more about the process of bringing something to life on paper. The way she layers the colors, it’s not just flat, but has this depth, like you could reach out and touch the rusty metal. The paint is thin, almost translucent in places, letting the light play through. Look at the top part, the leaf-like bit - you can see all the little marks, the way she built it up, bit by bit. It’s like she’s letting us in on her secret, showing us how she sees the world. You know, it reminds me a little of Charles Burchfield. He was another artist who found beauty in everyday things and wasn’t afraid to get a little weird with it. Art isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling, seeing, and sharing that with others.