Friday, August 15, 2014

Moon Over the Water

Moon Over the Water
Oil on panel, 12x9
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I am going to be presenting to the Tri-County Art League on Tuesday about painting nocturnes, so I will be painting one a day until then.  I have sold more nocturnes than I have remaining, so I need to boost my supply to have a variety to display.  I normally paint street scenes, where I can set up under one street light and paint what is illuminated before my by other street lights.  Only the very first nocturne I ever painted was of a completely natural scene, and it was a full moon over the Augusta Shores Lake.  Not knowing what I was doing, several of us set up on the deck of the Curry's - and quickly captured the scene.  It was super fun, but certainly not a masterpiece!  It was the beginning of a love of painting night scenes, though. Since then, I have studied under a couple of wonderful artists who do amazing nocturnes, and the real world experience of actually painting them on location in invaluable.  I don't like using the clip on lights, or any light besides a soda lamp or white street light, so I must pick my locations carefully.  A full moon will give you the best light on all you are painting, and clouds will give you an amazing backlit show for your sky.  I have only used prussian blue, alizarin crimson, white, and a tiny bit of cad yellow deep for this painting.  Now, I must get back to work preparing for my presentation.  Painting number 592 in 592 days.

5 comments:

  1. Oh, this is really good. I love how you painted the waters. I could be sitting there meditating and it would be awesome.:) Great job.

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  2. Tammie your paintings are stunning, this is very beautiful and brings much peace, you have a wonderful collection and this night piece is magical, you've captured the moon light beautifully!

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  3. It is so calm and peaceful here. I love how you have painted the water and the reflection of the moon, that can be so difficult. Your artwork is amazing.

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  4. Very beautiful Tammy and I love how the moon comes off the water...A very serene scene... I am nocturnal by nature so this would speak to me!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. Wow, this is beautiful. Painting on location at night must be quite an experience!!!

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