Faye Vander Veer

The Kiss, Oil Painting

2020

Artist Comments
"The inspiration for this painting came from a visit to the Rodin Museum in Paris," says artist Faye Vander Veer. "As a painter, I always get excited when I see students being exposed to fine art. I found this scene particularly charming as I listened to the teacher discussing Rodin's famous sculpture and demonstrating 'The Kiss.'" The body posture of the figures, the spatial quality, and the use of impressionist brushwork create a sense of depth and a welcome invitation for the viewer.

About the Artist
Artist Faye Vander Veer seeks out moments with engaging narratives and captures them with an impressionist style. She describes herself as an observer of people living their day-to-day lives. Her goal is to offer viewers a look into her sensory memory while also prompting the beginning of a story. Faye always keeps her camera by her side, ready to capture reference material. "For me, each painting is an opportunity to explore my emotional reactions to the color and light I observe," says Faye. She enjoys being in her glass-walled studio surrounded by nature to inspire her creative process. When she is not putting paint on canvas, Faye can be found in nature, journaling or writing poetry. Her artwork has been showcased in both American Art Collector and Art of the West magazines.

Words that describe this painting: impressionism, figure, figurative, children, sculpture, museum, Paris, Rodin, interior, kiss, students, teacher, France, Europe, impressionism, people, representational, oil painting, orange

The Kiss
Faye Vander Veer
Oil painting on canvas board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2020
24 in. h x 24 in. w x .25 in. d
3 lbs. 3 oz.