Beth and Joe Krush, oil on linen, 36" x 48"

[Terri Ficenec]

Beautiful Alex! You've captured a very genuine feel and sense of interaction with them. I especially like their gentle and warm expressions and the way you've handled the books on the table and surrounded them with (I presume...) their life's work. Wonderful work!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Thanks so much, Terri!!

Here are a few examples of their illustrations.

1 & 2 from Gone Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright
3 from A Spell is Cast by Eleanor Cameron

[Julie Deane]

I recognized their illustrations immediately, Alex. I have fond memories of "The Borrowers" which was one series of books they did.

Nice job on the portrait. I especially like the woman's expression.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Julie, I'm so glad I found another fan of the Krushes' illustrations! Thank you for your nice comments.

[Tom Edgerton]

Lord, this is good....I continue to be inspired that a painterly and fluid application like this can become so solid from the normal viewing distance. Really something to aspire to.

The character in each one of them is so palpable, which is your strongest card always.

I was a big fan of the Borrowers, too, and that 50's pen and ink graphic style.

[David Draime]

To echo what Tom has said - I think of you as a painter's painter. There is such an honesty in your approach, it is very refreshing. Really fine work!

David

[Bob Botha]

Alex, thank you for posting the painting, particularly the close-up details. I learn so much from your work, always alive and expressive!

[Allan Rahbek]

Alex,
A painter's painter, you are, you never stop inspiring!

I think you indicate those wonderful people's spirit with all the bright colors. Still full of curiousity, even after a long life chasing butterflie's.

How dare you use that lemon yellow for background, I'm envious, lemon yellow !

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

Dear Alex,

I haven't visited here for some time - life is getting busier and busier (yet things don't really seem to get done!) - and then i came across this beautiful painting of yours. The colours are so rich, strong and quite unexpected and yet they remain secondary to the faces with their delicate skin, and their really perfect placement in the composition. Wonderful space you've created around the figures too. This should be purchased by a museum, honouring the sitters and the artist.

[Enzie Shahmiri]

What a lovely painting. I like how you capture a moment in time, rather than people in stiff poses. It's beautiful!