Woman on a donkey 1906

"Woman on a Donkey" is an oil on canvas painting by Pablo Picasso, its dimensions are 30 by 21 centimeters. The canvas here is a riot of ochres and earthy reds, it's like a landscape in itself, a terrain where the act of painting feels immediate. Up close, the paint is thick, almost sculptural, look how Picasso hasn’t tried to hide the process; you can see every stroke, every decision. The blue of the woman's dress pulls your eye in, it's like a splash of water in the desert, contrasting with the warm tones that surround it. The edges of the donkey are blurry and undefined. Is it the donkey that is the main subject of the painting, or the woman sitting on the back? In a way, Picasso reminds me of Guston. Both unafraid to embrace the raw, the messy, and the deeply personal in their work. This piece isn't about perfection; it's about the energy of creation, the joy of putting paint to canvas, and the endless possibilities that emerge when we let go of control.