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Two small figures leaning into one another across a sunlit dune—there is an immediate tenderness in this scene that feels both intimate and uncomplicated. The older child’s arm rests protectively around his brother, a quiet, physical reassurance that reads plainly in their linked posture and turned heads. Kathryn Fincher’s soft palette—muted sky blues, warm sandy tones and the delicate pinks of dune flowers—wraps the moment in a gentle, late-afternoon light that feels reassuring rather than dramatic. Brushwork and subtle edge work keep the boys slightly hazy at the shoulders while their faces and the checkered overalls hold clearer detail, which makes the gesture itself the painting’s emotional center. The surrounding grasses and blossoms frame the pair without distracting, giving the composition a sense of peaceful privacy. It’s the kind of image that stays with you for its calm, steady compassion and the ordinary courage found in small acts of care.
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About Heart Hugs
A photograph was placed in my hands by a detemined mother stating matter-of-factly, this photo must be my next painting. I was prepared to tell her, “no”, in the most gentle way possible, for I stage and take my own photos. Unwavering, she shared the story behind the photo of her two sons The scene is from St. Simons Island, Georgia with the ocean in the background and wild garlic in the forground. Although beautiful, I was captivated by the intimate relationship (body language) of these two brothers. This photograph was not posed. I learned that Austin, on the right, was comforting his younger brother, Brandon. At the time of this photo, Austin was diagnosed with Leukemia and he was many pounds lighter than his chubby,younger brother. Austin braved through three and a half years of painful treatments. During those years, he comforted his younger brother, his friends, and even his parents by saying, “I’ll be okay”. His upifting words weren’t emty, Austin is okay. He was cured.
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For artist Kathryn Andrews Fincher, painting is not only her profession, but also her passion and portraying children and their fascinating expressions has become her consuming inspiration.
Although a student of art since her teens, Fincher was in her early thirties before painting replaced professional water skiing as her career. (She was once the number-two-ranked trick skier in the nation.) Fincher s mother, a portrait artist, continually encouraged her daughter to paint faces, which seemed to work in contrast to the young painter s desires. Fincher commenced her painting career with a primary focus on wildlife and landscapes; however, after she painted her first child s face in the image titled First Look, the artist had found her niche.
As the artist explains, "Children, with their many discoveries and expressions, and their constant developmental changes in the very early years, are a wealth of visual stories." Fincher adds "I fall in love time after time with the faces of my own children and those of family and friends."
"When I discovered that one little shadow or slight change of the angle in a child s mouth could change an entire expression…I was hooked," says Fincher. "I am not interested in painting unrealistic, perfect children sitting up straight with their knees together, but rather that moment when a child is consumed with studying something or on the brink of a new discovery."
Fincher s goal is to avoid painting the obvious. It is the expressions on children s faces when they are on the brink of experiencing something new that the artist strives to capture. Even the wonderment of viewing life in different forms, such as insects and fish, can be fascinating. "I love to tell stories, and what better avenue than through the face of a child," says the artist.
Upon close observation, you will find inspiration in each of the artist s captivating images. Through Fincher s art, her children will touch you, giving you the opportunity to return to that spirit of youth and innocence each of us so fondly remembers.
Kathryn Andrews Fincher resides near Atlanta with her husband and their two daughters.
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