Remember the Impressionists...the painters who stormed out of the French academy and took their brushes and easels into the sunlight to capture fleeting impressions of color and atmosphere? I love those guys. Some days I think I was born a century too late.
While working on my fog series with restrained and uber-soft brushstrokes, I got a little antsy. For weeks this painting was as gentle and smooth as its pastel palette. Then all of a sudden I got the urge to dab.. and dab, and dab, and dab and dab... there you go.
I love the result! Yes, I'm going back to smooth fog painting, but this one is a fun break-away and it achieves the same misty-morning goal. I showed this piece to some friends today and one person told me he saw an uninhibited joy in this piece. I love it! This painting and all of my fog paintings will be on display for the very first time at Circa Gallery in Asheboro, May 14- early June. The opening reception is May 14 from 5-8 p.m. and promises uninhibited joy to all in attendance. You can't beat that!
1 comment:
I think it beautiful!! Love the shadows and the lighting.
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