Chat at the caff

50 x 60 cm, oil on canvas

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Comment by Christine Kirton on May 17, 2016 at 6:46: He's a portrait tutor at the Heatherley Art School and the Slade from time to time - he tutored us when my tutor was away..........

Comment by Jon Main on May 17, 2016 at 5:24: Hi, Christine - thanks - I didn't know Fred Crayk! Cheers!

Comment by Christine Kirton on May 17, 2016 at 4:56: Nice work, Jon I think the ambiguity of the figure on the left should be left as it is...... I read it as though she might be chatting to someone through the window in 'silent speak' whilst he is tapping his fingers together in annoyance. The ambiguity allows lots of stories to unfold. Very different, but very interesting........ reminds me of some of the gentler paintings by Fred Crayk

Comment by Jon Main on May 14, 2016 at 8:36: Thanks a lot for commenting Ana and Craig (nice detailed comment there, Ana - ta!). Looking at it now, I see how ambiguous it is (yikes!) - there's meant to be just one person on the left - not even a reflection!) - she's just looking out the window and he's just, I dunno, bored? Darn, need to sort it!

Comment by Craig Seaborn on May 13, 2016 at 15:09: I think it is meant to be a reflection in the window

Comment by Ana Murza on May 12, 2016 at 12:13: Jon, I really like this one! You have great elements such as the palette, brush strokes, the coffee shop atmosphere, the perspective... there are all good, the drawing is excellent every one is setting down with no fear of falling. But please made it clear for me because I understand there are three persons at the table. One on the right side and the way my mind is reading it there are two persons on the left side of the table. The scenery on the left side of the table confuses me. If there are indeed two persons setting down I would like to see more define features and contrast on the front person's face, than going down to the floor I expect to see more chair legs. Or is that a child setting on lady's lap? All this being said is the man on the right sending a discreet message to the world in his discussion? :)