Derek Alvarez, Mississippi River Sunset, 7.5" x 5.5", Crayola Crayons on toned paper, 2011
I’ve always had a certain romantic image in my head of the Mississippi River after reading Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn… I know, I know, the narrative takes place during a time when slavery was legal and they say the “n” word a lot. However, reading about Huck and Jim’s friendship, journey, and the freedom they experienced on the river has created the fond memory I have of the book.
My Mom has always told me to draw or paint a scene of the Mississippi River, but I’ve always wanted to experience and see it first hand, first… and I made this dream happen when Monique and I took our recent trip to New Orleans.
The evening atmosphere is what gave me the most romantic visions of the river, so that’s the way I present it to you here.
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OMG………It’s beautiful!
Thanks, Mom – it’s for you :)
Great job Derek! I like how you re-created the reflection in the water :–)) Very nice painting
Thanks, Vernon – this is one of my favorites in a while!