Weather Vane - Scroll with Index c. 1938

Helen Hobart conjured this weather vane out of graphite and watercolor on paper. See how the artist is pointing a finger at you, or rather to the side! I bet Hobart was so excited by this scroll with index, like she'd discovered some secret language hidden in the wind. This isn’t just a rendering; it's an echo of windswept days and craftsmanship. It reminds me of those moments in the studio when you’re trying to capture the essence of something that’s both there and not there. The swirls, like musical notes caught in a breeze, dance across the page in shades of grey, the graphite and watercolour singing in unison. And the hand, oh that hand! It's so determined. Hobart's hand encourages us to see the world with a painter’s eye, where every line has intention. It's a reminder that art is not just about what we see but how we see, think and feel.