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This is how I wake up on December 1st 😂🎄

I got some great pictures of my art class last Wednesday. We are painting 4ft porch signs for fall. The ladies are doing a great job! Hopefully we will be able to finish them during our next class.

With Little News Star – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

Wanted to share the beautiful end of summer paintings the ladies at the Belton Senior Center painted for our end of summer painting. We had a lot of fun! Next class we will be painting holiday earrings.

A little behind on posting! It has been a busy month so far! I wanted to post pics of my last Wednesday art class. We always have fun at the Belton Senior Center!

We will be out at Temple Mall this Saturday from 11-3 for Burgerfest! Balloon Twisting, Temporary Tattoos, photobooth set up. Come see us!

George Roux's painting "Spirit," created in 1885, captures a moment of supernatural encounter with stunning detail and emotion. The painting, also known as "Spirite," portrays a man working at his desk late into the evening, suddenly interrupted by the apparition of a ghostly woman playing the piano. The man stands in stunned silence, perhaps recognizing the spectral figure as a lost love.

Roux was renowned for his ability to blend realism with a touch of the supernatural, creating scenes that evoke deep emotional responses. "Spirit" exemplifies this skill, drawing viewers into the mysterious and eerie atmosphere of the moment. The ethereal glow of the ghost and the man's astonished expression highlight the painting's theme of love transcending even death.

The painting reflects the 19th-century fascination with spiritualism and the afterlife, themes that were popular in both literature and visual arts during this period. Roux’s use of light and shadow, combined with his meticulous attention to detail, enhances the haunting beauty of the scene.

Location of the painting: Private collection.