Oil
14"x18"
This was a painting completed during the T. C. Steele Paint Out in Southern Indiana. It was held at the beautiful grounds where T. C. Steele lived and painted. I was pleased with the result and didn't feel rushed with this sized canvas. A note on recent paint outs...I have noticed that the artists are painting on larger and larger canvases to gain attention for the judging. That doesn't mean that a larger work will win out over a smaller and better canvas, but the true spirit (in my opinion) of plein air and alla prima works is the beauty of the fresh brush work and composing and finishing in 2-4 hours. A little difficult when one is working on a 20"x30" and larger work. Good thing it wasn't a windy day.
5 comments:
Hello Jerry,
This is an absolutely outstanding plein air landscape, fresh and spontaneous brushstrokes. I love the way you handled the winding path that interrupts the floral in the left foreground and your use of reds throughout the entire landscape is fresh and exciting. This is a real favorite for me!
Angela
Angela...thank you so much. You really captured what I was doing. Too bad you were not among the jurors. I don't think they got it. Nice to hear it from a fellow artist.
Jerry, I think this is a wonderful painting. Great atmosphere,brush work and color. The painting has great harmony, and you lead your audience right to the focal point with your values. Good work. It's a winner!
I remembered how much I enjoyed your DSFDF San Fransisco painting and noticed you hadn't been in the last few entries, so I came looking for you and what a treat. Your paintings are captivating. You have such a pleasing balance of warm and cool colors. Maybe part of the allure is familiar landscapes of southern Indiana but whatever the reason, I love your work.
I just found your work, by seeing this painting. what lovely work! The colors and composition are right-on. I will look at all your work. Well done!
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