Stool c. 1936

This is Florence Huston’s watercolour of a 'Stool', made at an unknown date. The way she uses colour here is so interesting – she's not just copying what she sees, but interpreting it. There's a real sense of play in how she's approached the legs of the stool. Look at the surface, the brown glaze on the legs, how it catches the light. You can almost feel the sheen of the wood. It's like she's trying to capture not just the look, but the feel of the stool. The whole thing has a kind of quiet energy, a liveliness that’s hard to put your finger on. It's the kind of thing that reminds you that painting isn't just about representation, it's about transformation. This piece reminds me a bit of Fairfield Porter, especially in the way she finds the extraordinary in the ordinary. Ultimately, this stool is a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, an exchange of ideas across time.