Highrock on a warm and sunny spring afternoonis a beautiful thing.
The Camas lily's that have a moist
spot are in full bloom now, those in
the drier areas are already finished.
Much of the winter mosses are
the drier areas are already finished.
Much of the winter mosses are
drying out leaving carpets of gold and
orange that have been green
since early last fall.
since early last fall.
The oaks are leafing out now.
An artist friend and I spent a couple of hours
painting there on Thursday afternoon.
It is so wonderful getting out again!
Oil on panel
9 x 12.
9 x 12.
Your comments are always welcomed!
Jeffrey
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"On all of our camping and sketching trips
we learned to explore each region
for those particular areas where form and
we learned to explore each region
for those particular areas where form and
character and spirit reached its summation.
We became increasingly conscious of the fact
that the spirit of the land
We became increasingly conscious of the fact
that the spirit of the land
must be discovered through its own character
if there is to be any real life in its art."
if there is to be any real life in its art."
(Lawren Harris...from The Story of the Group of Seven)
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Highrock Camas
4 comments:
I can feel the beautiful day, Jeffery!
Your paintings remind me of Van Gogh.
Your color harmonies are smashing.
Yes, I agree with Mary! You easily capture the moment and feel of warmth and spring. Glad you're out and about and not in and "ka-put"!
Thanks Mary!
Jeffrey
Thanks Melinda, sorta like trying to bottle it up so I can share it in November!
Jeffrey
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