Fairfield Porter: Catalogue Raisonne of the Oil Paintings, Watercolor, and Pastels

Fairfield Porter (1907-1975)
Apple Branch, 1973
Watercolor on paper, 20 x 25 in.

Fairfield Porter (1907-1975), Girl Reading Outdoors, 1963, oil on canvas, 45 x 40 inches. Purchased in 1964 by the Commerce Bancshares Fine Art Collection

I think it's downright fascinating when I come across someone who almost simultaneously shares my enthusiasm for another artist not currently in the limelight. I've checked out every available book my library system has on Fairfield Porter (hence the wish list above). Meanwhile, I see a link on Painter's Table for Dan O' Connor,

Dan O'Connor

which lead me to the blog Painting Perceptions, and I get this gem of a post about Mr. Porter.

My reason for reinvestigation of Fairfield Porter was a painting I finished about 2 weeks ago. It's in the show at Herron. At first I was concerned I had ventured off my familiar path and into the dark space of ~~little old lady~~ prosaic painting. Maybe it's the crepe myrtle. I wondered if I needed to be more vigilant and keep myself in check. And then I remembered Fairfield Porter, breathed a little sigh, and gave a silent thank you to my surroundings.