Worker 03 2005 Sophia Ehrlich

Worker

“Worker” Painting by Sophia Ehrlich, March 2005 Watercolor. When Sophia sent me a copy of this painting I thought it was a man lost in contemplation. When I asked Sophia what she thought this man was thinking about, she said, “nothing, he’s just taking a break from work.” What appealed to her about his man, and what she wanted to portray, was the strength of his back and arms. I think she did a lovely job. … Continue readingWorker

The Hobo 01 2005 Sophia Ehrlich

The Hobo

“The Hobo” Painting By Sophia Ehrlich, January 2005, Watercolor. Sophia told me she was painting a hobo. Imagine my surprise (and delight) when she showed me this painting. She wanted to show that being a hobo (a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home) can be a chosen, spiritual experience. This “hobo” certainly exudes a certain angelic quality. … Continue readingThe Hobo