Our plein aire gang was out to Cattle Point this morning,the camas lily's are in bloom as are other wildflowers.
I had my heart set on a lovely warm sunny day and
didn't allow the reality of clouds and
light showers to change that.
It is a wonderful spot for painting
and I will return for another go soon!
Oil on canvas 8 x 10.
Your comments are always welcome!
Jeffrey
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"Reality can be beaten with enough imagination"
(Anonymous)
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11 comments:
Nice job, Jeffrey. It certainly has the appearance of a clear, sunny day with everything blooming!
It looks as if you begin your paintings with a strong,warm, overall wash of under-color that you intentionally leave showing through in places as both shape outline and mingled with other color masses. What led you to adopt this technique?
Thanks Jimmy, I had a lot of fun with this one.
I learned it in a acrylic painting workshop but was aware of it from studying the work of Thompson, Harris, and others of the Group of Seven. I believe it adds light and a sense of continuity to a painting. In some instances it acts as a "colour surprise"!
Jeffrey
The thickness of your brushstokes and "buttery" paint really give your pieces alot of life, Jeffrey--besides your great color! Do you use any mediums?
Thanks Vicki, I'm glad to hear that what drew me to oils is coming through on my paintings.
I have been using water mixable oils. No medium and just enough water to make things work.
Jeffrey
I saw you painting this one outside at Cattle Point and am in awe of how to manage the LIGHT in your work generally.
Signed, Envious Ron!
Thanks so much Ron I really appreciate that. I also appreciate your efforts in posting this time!
The possibilites of Gremlins is always a factor eh!
Jeffrey
Hi Vicki - like Jeffrey I also use water mixable oils (Grumbacher and Winsor and Newton and Van Gogh). It took me six months to learn how to use water-soluble oils though - I finally found that I should use it as one would use REGULAR oils plus the accompanying water-soluble linseed oil - I bring water into the equation only when I "wash up"
Ron in Canada.
Hi Jeffrey,
I too, love the orange underpainting showing through especially as it compliments the blue sky and really gives a punch of color vibration.
You really are a cloud man. Beautiful!
Thanks for the wonderful comment Mary. I'm going out to paint some more clouds today.. =;-))
Jeffrey
Delicious pastel flavours in this one very beautiful lightwork!
Thank you Ron. It's very much appreciated!
Jeffrey
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