Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Colorado Reflections

Colorado Reflections
Oil on panel, 14x11
sold
I keep a stack of paintings set aside that I have started, but have not finished.  Most are plein air pieces where I simply ran out of time, and a few are paintings I just did not return to.  I think I started this one years ago in a Phil Starke workshop, awaiting my return with the reference photo I had used.  It has been so long, I don't remember what mountain range this is!  I know it is Colorado, and I wish I had written on the back of it.  I seldom paint mountains, so this was fun to get the colors and shapes accurate.  I loved putting down such strong pigment for the sky and water - they truly are that blue!  Painting 82 in 82 days - now I have about a million panels to prime to prepare for next month!
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16 comments:

  1. NettyMarch 26, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    wow this is a gorgeous mountain scene and love the reflections in the water. Annette x

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  2. Tammie DickersonMarch 27, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you, Annette! It was fun to paint - like a little vacation from my normal painting subjects!

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  3. www.dorissdaughter.comMarch 30, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Beautiful and tranquil, your painting looks so real

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    1. Tammie DickersonMarch 30, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      Thank you so much! We had a lot of snow on the ground when I chose this one to paint - I'm so glad you like it!

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  4. dentheMarch 31, 2013 at 12:44 AM

    This is amazing! Beautiful painting!

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    1. Tammie DickersonMarch 31, 2013 at 9:55 PM

      Thank you so much! I want to go back to Colorado and do some more paintings!

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  5. bellefrogworksMarch 31, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    What a beautiful, peaceful scene. Wonderful painting. HPPF

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    1. Tammie DickersonMarch 31, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you! Mountains are a wonderful subject for painting. Happy PPF!

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  6. FayeMarch 31, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Gorgeous scene done with such an expert touch. I am really impressed with the wonderful reflections in the water.

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    1. Tammie DickersonMarch 31, 2013 at 9:59 PM

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I have another mountain painting in the works - maybe I'll finish it this week :)

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  7. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Wow, I want to go walking over those rocks!! Really beautiful light and I love the brush strokes in those trees!

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    1. Tammie DickersonApril 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM

      Thank you, Cat! So nice of you to take the time to comment :)

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  8. Anne MandaApril 1, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Oh wow, breathtakingly beautiful! Gorgeous reflections! I wish I was there! :)

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    1. Tammie DickersonApril 2, 2013 at 10:49 PM

      Thank you for the kind words, Anne! I would love to go spend 2 weeks just painting Colorado - maybe when the kids are in college..... :)

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  9. EVAApril 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Gorgeous! So glad you want back to finish it.

    P.S. Did you know you still have word verification/captcha on? It makes it very difficult to comment... (trying again...)

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  10. DianneApril 3, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Truly stunning painting!

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