At Home with Matisse

At Home with Matisse
 
In this little Matisse rendition, I gave the canvas an orange wash on the left side and a blue wash on the right. Doing so, sets certain tones and guarantees that the washes will be visible underneath the painting. Blue and orange are opposite colors, and dividing the painting as such , gives it a striking abstract intensity that is unique and fresh. The under washes of orange come through the window and the table before it - as if the warmth is entering the place. The blue highlights the curtain - suggesting the coolness of the darkness.
 
Oil on canvas - 8 x 10