Chiaroscuro






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John Chapdelaine
oil on canvas




your vibration,

a chiaroscuro,

shadows

my night.



copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2014



posted for Poets United
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  1. Brian MillerFebruary 14, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    chiaroscuro...what a cool word....both in art (the light and dark) and in singing ( the optimal balance of clearness and darkness)...tight little piece with lots of meaning audrey

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  2. Vandana SharmaFebruary 14, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    well, I learnt something new today:)

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  3. kaykualaFebruary 15, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    It fits real nice! There's def sharp contrast. I like my painting that way too as it brings out the 3 dimensional feel. Nicely Audrey!

    Hank

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  4. Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill HollandFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Very interesting, Audrey. I learned something and was treated to some Art at the same time...a win-win for me. Have a great weekend.

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  5. SusanFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Yes. I see it. Wow! For me it is sometimes chiaroscuro and sometimes pentimento.

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    1. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:22 AM

      Oh wow--I love it--the pentimento is cool--and I think I may have more pentimento than I think --

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  6. Kathryn DycheFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Cool use of the word, beautifully paired.

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  7. MaryFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Your poem just proves that a lot can be expressed in a few words! You have also managed to enlarge my vocabulary. Smiles.

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  8. NatašekFebruary 16, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    good thing we have google :) interesting poem, saying a lot with little.

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  9. WabiSabiFebruary 16, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Oh this is perfect!

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  10. anthonynorthFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Clever. I like it.

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  11. brudbergFebruary 16, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Oh -- and I learned a new word... love it.

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  12. Eileen T O'Neill .....February 16, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Audrey,

    The scene set by a simple suggestion and hint of movement. A superb link with the image, in a very succinct manner.
    Eileen

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  13. humbirdFebruary 16, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    The whole world in this word...

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    a delightful morsel ~

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:44 AM

    Such a tangible feel of the sensation of your words. Crisp and beautiful.
    -HA

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  16. Sumana RoyFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Thanks for the post....so much to learn....

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  17. dsnake1February 17, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    learned a new word today. :)
    lovely little poem!

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  18. Kerry O'ConnorFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    I couldn't imagine a poem more perfect than this.

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  19. kelvin s.m.February 17, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    A beautiful love poem with an inkling of li'l sensuality. Lovely & brevity-wise expressive! Smiles.

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  20. Icy BCFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    What a pretty poem, Audrey!

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  21. Jennifer WagnerFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I had to google chiaroscuro...and should have remembered it from art history class! Lovely piece Audrey, just perfect.

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  22. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Love that word chiaroscuro....and "shadows my night" is a great phrase.

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