Another 11"X14" acrylic painting on stretched canvas for my two-man show in February. This was painted in a slightly "rougher" style with less blending and softening of edges. The sky was really painted alla prima, something that I rarely do simply, because it is hard and I have the unfortunate tendency to over work my paintings. Alla prima -style painting is all about command over your medium and the sagacity to gladly accept the fresh sketch-like quality you end up with. Actually, the field, road, and puddle are somewhat alla prima - looking as well, even though I put in some extra work into it after my first go-around. Here too, squinting helps you get to to that higher plane of painting... alla prima.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sacramento Valley Farm Road
Another 11"X14" acrylic painting on stretched canvas for my two-man show in February. This was painted in a slightly "rougher" style with less blending and softening of edges. The sky was really painted alla prima, something that I rarely do simply, because it is hard and I have the unfortunate tendency to over work my paintings. Alla prima -style painting is all about command over your medium and the sagacity to gladly accept the fresh sketch-like quality you end up with. Actually, the field, road, and puddle are somewhat alla prima - looking as well, even though I put in some extra work into it after my first go-around. Here too, squinting helps you get to to that higher plane of painting... alla prima.
I like this a lot. It reminds me of a winter sunset in my part of the UK
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I just love that one! Feels like home to me. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think this is stunning, David. I've seen scenes so similar in past field training days with one of my dogs. That sky is gorgeous, the ground perfection.
ReplyDeleteThis one jumped off my screen...or maybe it was me jumping around in my seat....what a scene! Wow doesn´t do it justice.
ReplyDeleteLove the golden wash over that horizon. Another stunning piece David.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you all appreciate this one (Sue, Katherine, Autumn, Cynthia, and comrade Bonnie)! More of my two-man paintings to come, and I would appreciate your comments...the good, the bad, and maybe even the ugly, although that may throw me into a fit of depression... but never hold back on the honesty of any critiquing...that's how we all grow as artists!
ReplyDeleteI went for a little tour to see all you blog. Just eye opening!
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