Bedspread c. 1936

This watercolor, titled "Bedspread," by E. Boyd, feels so intimate, doesn't it? I can almost see Boyd in their studio, carefully laying down each stroke of blue and brown. The zigzags, like mountain ranges, march across the surface, and these floral motifs hovering in between, create a sense of rhythm and repetition, almost hypnotic. I wonder what Boyd was thinking as they painted each shape? Were they lost in memory, recreating a beloved object from home? The texture in this piece is achieved through these delicate layers of watercolor, giving it a softness that invites you in. The blue is a soothing, almost melancholic hue, while the brown offers a grounding contrast. This reminds me a bit of the work of Agnes Martin, whose subtle mark-making creates a similar meditative quality. It's like Boyd is whispering secrets of comfort and familiarity.