18 x 24 oil on stretched canvas.
I have had and itch to do this one in a larger format. I did a plein air study of this originally and found that it didn't quite capture the inviting feeling of the scene. The more subte I made the transitions in this piece, the more natuaral it began to feel. The camera dropped out the subtel pink tones in the canopy of the tree, but still communicates the general idea.
24 x 30 oil on stretched canvas.
I had this piece sitting around the studio for a number of months now and really liked the composition. In the process of painting it, I lost my way and missed the depth of the canyon behind the junipers. I have been concentrating on narrowing my value range to better communicate my ideas. When I put it on the easel again it was more than obvious what direction this one needed to go. I premixed my pallett to harmonize the energy of complimentary colors to create the depth that was lacking and better unify the idea. I get a little anxious to start moving the brushes and overlook the importance of premixing my pigments. When I take the time to set out the colors I am planning on using, it is more than obvious the importance of slowing down and planning the harmonies. When I just mix on the fly, I tend to lose my way.
Here is the version before the rework.
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2 comments:
Love the new piece as well as the reworked one.
Sometimes putting an old project aside for a while can be beneficial. Seeing it with fresh eyes can spark renewed inspiration.
Great stuff!
Les, great sense of realistic light in this. I like both versions of it, but the rework does have a more unified feel..particularly in the tree left of center. Great piece.
Mike
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