One of my favorite artists is Jack Vettriano. I was introduced to some of his paintings years ago when my Grandparents put The Singing Butler over the couch in their living room. I thought I would take a few minutes and share why I love this painting.
I thought it was interesting that my Grandparents put this in their house. First of all the setting is at the beach. The beach has always been a place most of our family has enjoyed going and we have spent many hours there. Secondly the couple in Vettriano’s work are so happy and in love. My Grandparents were married 67 years and had a love worth striving for. The man and woman in the painting are dressed so elegantly. Ever since I can remember my Grandparents were always well dressed and had a great sense of style. Lastly and I can’t forget to mention my Grandfather enjoyed a dance here and there and from what I hear, was actually pretty good. I’ve heard many of the women in our family say he was a great dancer and he was their favorite partner (aside from their husbands of course)
I’m really not sure why my Grandparents liked this painting. Maybe they looked at it everyday and it made them smile. Maybe they saw themselves in the couple dancing on the beach. Maybe they knew that after they were gone this picture would bring so many smiles to our families faces when we saw it. Maybe it’s even done all of the above. Well played Grandmother and Grandfather… well played. It is only appropriate that I end with the expression that hung above their front door “Sursum Corda” which simply means “Lift Up Your Hearts”
Here are some other painting from Jack Vettriano that I like
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