Violin c. 1940

Edward Jewett made this watercolor painting of a violin in the early 20th century. Look at the sepia tones, it feels like a snapshot of an artisan's practice, doesn't it? I imagine Jewett really studying the form of this instrument. He’s capturing the light on the wood, the subtle curves, the architecture of it. I can almost smell the wood and varnish. I wonder if he was a musician himself? I'm drawn to the side view of the violin neck with its elegant scroll. The way the lines flow, it's like a dance. It reminds me that art, whether it's painting or music, is all about rhythm, harmony, and finding your own voice. And isn’t it interesting how one artist can be inspired by the creation of another? Ultimately, art is an ongoing conversation across time and form, and it's up to us to keep the dialogue going.