Glass Compote c. 1936

Beverly Chichester made this watercolor of a glass compote; it's all about seeing how the light plays on the transparent surface, isn't it? It’s like she’s saying, "Hey, look how simple painting can be, it's just about really looking at something." The watery blues and greens feel so delicate and ephemeral. It’s not about perfection; it’s about capturing a fleeting moment. Look closely at the base of the compote, you can almost feel the light refracting through the glass. The whole thing has an airy quality, like a dream. Chichester reminds me a bit of someone like Giorgio Morandi, with their shared love of humble, everyday objects, elevated through the act of painting. Art is an invitation to slow down, observe, and find beauty in the unexpected. And this little compote is a gentle reminder of that.