Teapot c. 1936

Here's a warm monochromatic painting of a Teapot by Rex F. Bush. I can imagine him brewing up this image in his mind, then letting it steep in his imagination until it was just right. It’s interesting to see how the artist has built up this object with many layers of brown. Look at the details on the teapot’s surface. The figure drawing water from the well has been drawn with the kind of care you might give a dear friend, so full of respect. I wonder if he had a favorite teapot? I often return to painting the same objects over and over. When you find something you love it is like having a conversation with it. I feel a kinship with Bush. It’s easy to see that this teapot comes out of a love for design. There are many different kinds of paintings just like there are many different kinds of teapots. Each is unique, offering its own special flavor to the world.