Chair 1935 - 1942

This is a rendering of a chair in watercolor and graphite by John Garay. I like the chair. It’s got a cute seat and a nice back. What’s it like to sit and draw something? I mean, really sit with it, give it your time and attention. I wonder what Garay was thinking about when they were making it? Did they ever have a chair like this in their own home? It seems like they're interested in all the details, like the way the leg gently curves into a little paw at the bottom. Nice touch! It reminds me of the kinds of chairs you see in old movies, or maybe in a fancy restaurant. I guess it’s good to be reminded that artists are in an ongoing conversation across time, borrowing, stealing, and sharing ideas. You can sit on that!