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Light through the Arches
Oil on panel, 11x14 |
Last September, a dear painting friend and I went out to Unity Village in Lee's Summit to do a little plein air painting. This is one of the reference shots from that day. I love the architecture out there - it is like traveling to another country to paint! The morning sun streaming in through these arches instantly caught my attention. I love the angles and the curves - all working together with the light and shadow, to tell an inviting and peaceful story. I used to attend this church as a young girl with my grandma, mom, and brother. I first sketched this scene on the panel, then applied a detailed underpainting. Once my values were established, I had some fun with the palette knife. Not nearly as crazy as yesterday, but enough to add to the texture throughout. I did have thoughts of trying the fracturing technique on this, but the complexity of the composition persuaded me not to! I think I will try that technique again tomorrow - on something simple, so I don't get in over my head! Well, this makes 68 paintings in as many days. Can't believe I am maintaining this pace. That, in itself, is a miracle.
Your work is AMAZING, I wish I could do work like that. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
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Nora
p.s I went on a little tour on your blog ;)
Thank you for the kind words, Nora! It is so motivating to hear them! Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. I have talked to the nicest people from Paint Party Friday! So glad I just found it :)
DeleteSo painterly and rich, Tammie.
ReplyDeleteThis painting is magnificent!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Thank you so much, Mary! I may just paint this one in a large size to hang in my living room! Happy PPF to you, too!
DeleteI'm simply blown away by the fact you can do an 11x14 painting like this in a day. And now I learn that you produce a painting every day. Your work is stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Faye! I only started painting every day on January 1st - for a 30 day painting challenge on Leslie Saeta's blog - Slice of Life. I thought it was a wonderful idea - little did I know I would become addicted to it!
Deletewow, your paintings are gorgeous! sooo love your landscapes, and there is something intriguing about archways too. just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane! Unity Village - where I painted this, is FULL of gorgeous architecture - and it is a large, sprawling complex. I want to paint many more from this location - it is like painting in Spain here in Missouri!
Deletewow your painting is truly awesome, loving it. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Thank you, Annette! So nice of you to take the time to comment - they always make me smile :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting, really beautifully done! <3
ReplyDeleteIt's really gorgeous, thanks for sharing!
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