Sunday, October 6, 2013

Oktoberfest Parade


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I started this painting last week. Thought I'd show the progression.  What a challenge this was.. the photo is full of men and women in gray and black costume...with this sweet girl leading her town's Bavarian band.  Her bright red jumper popped against their staid colors. Decided to paint the band vague-ish; she's my bloom to shine on.    
The parade of 8000 participants(!)..led to great beer & bratwurst tents, music and the "largest carnival in the world".

3 comments:

Fay Terry said...

Challenging,yes, but wow what a great result. You did a wonderful painting with obvious love and memories of your subject. Bravo!

Mary Valente said...

Thanks so much Fay.

Kim Stenberg said...

What fun! A fantastic job of simplifying and telling the story!