Outside this Room is War and Terror 2013

Bo Bartlett made this oil painting, Outside this Room is War and Terror. It's a title that speaks volumes, right? Look at the way he's built up the layers of paint, so thin and smooth, it’s almost like looking at a photograph. But then, there's something so human and painterly about the details, like the way he's captured the light on their faces. Especially the light in their eyes. I'm drawn to the subtle shifts in tone, the way he's used different shades of white to create the shadows and highlights on the bedsheets. It's like he's inviting us to linger in this space of intimacy and safety, a haven from the chaos outside. You can almost feel the stillness of the room, the quiet connection between these two people. It's a reminder that even in the midst of turmoil, there's always the possibility of finding peace and solace in each other. You can see similarities to Wyeth and Hopper in the work.