For those of you who are afraid to try painting outside in a public place because you don't want people to watch you work, I gotta tell ya, it's really a great thing. People who stop to look at what we're doing always have kind words. While I was out painting Saturday morning -- with my friends Monica and Rosemary, who both did some great work out there -- an elderly gentleman came up to study my painting. From the few comments he made, I could tell he was an artist, and we proceeded to have a very nice chat. And then he left me with these words: "God bless you and God bless your art. It's a great thing you're doing... great for yourself and great for all who see it." Wow!! That is a moment I will treasure always.
Now about this painting, I'm trying to push myself in some new directions to see where things will lead. I let the painting stay very loose, and I tried to include some big, bold strokes of heavy paint. I always like the way they look in other people's paintings but I'm never really satisfied with how they look in mine. I'm letting this one sit overnight to see how I like it in the morning. What do you think?
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I really like it. It has mystery. I like your colours and the way the sky and foliage are reflected in what must be a lake or pond. Maybe just focus on a small section as a focal point (it looks like you've already done that)and leave the rest as it is.
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Thanks! You know how it is when you're trying to do something different - it feels a little weird at first. I appreciate your positivity!
ReplyDeleteNice color harmony and mood. You still have that poetic soul that I noticed in Nelsonville when we first met. Just keep on painting, and pushing.
ReplyDeleteI think your work is beautiful! I love this piece. Your colors, depth and reflection. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteJenni :-)