Friday, January 21, 2011

Spring Song

This is another acrylic painting on stretched canvas, 18"X32", that will be part of my two-man show in February. The way the light is falling on the trees makes no sense...but...it's art! Do I have to follow the laws of nature? ANSWER: No. I have just renewed my artistic license for 2012. The license fee went up, but what hasn't in this economy?
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20 comments:

  1. Cynthia SchelzigJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I couldn´t agree more....exercise that artistic license on those shadows and mud puddle flowers.
    Have a great weekend.

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  2. Barbara MuirJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Glad you renewed your license David, I just renewed my license to enjoy your art and your humour. I couldn't stand the thought of letting it expire. Great paintings of late as usual. I've been a bit busy.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  3. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    ha ha glad you renewed your artistic licence because this is lovely.

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  4. KathyJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Hi David, Happy New Year!! Hope you are well. I love this painting. Love the colors. You need to join us on facebook so everyone can see your lovely work. xo

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  5. Autumn LeavesJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I think this is a new favorite, David. You've captured the beauty of the forest here and I love the way the light falls. Light falls many ways in the forest, wherever it can break through!

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  6. Susan RouxJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Oh this is so fun! I'd have renewed your license too. You don't seem to be abusing it. Love that this is on a large canvas. It must be spectacular in person. Good luck with your exhibition!

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  7. m a r i a n a m o s c o s oJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    So beautiful! Makes me think of a Midsummer Night's Dream.

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  8. William CookJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Hi David--Was just scrolling down Ann Buckner's page and saw the little icon of this painting. Had to look. I've always liked art where you can see the artist's hand going within the style. Great work! I'm so glad you're not trying to be a camera. Wm

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  9. dominique eichiJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    OH beautiful light and feel. I love this piece.

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  10. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you for weighing in on this everybody!...Cynthia, Barbara, Sue, Kathy.

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  11. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Autumn, Yes!...you are correct, light can fall in different ways in a forest. Darn! I didn't have to renew my creative license...could have saved a few bucks.

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  12. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks Susan! I try never to abuse my license, and if I do, I destroy the evidence.

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  13. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Marian, you're right, the painting is a little midsummer night's dreamish! How in the hell do you control the type font for your name!

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  14. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    William, the worst comment I could get is "your painting looks like a photograph". That's when I know to paint it over again!

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  15. David LobenbergJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks so much Dominique and Prabha!

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  16. Helen H TrachyJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    This is gorgeous and I agree with you about the light. Nature has a mind of its own. Congratulations on this one.

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  17. David LobenbergJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Thank you so much, Helen!

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  18. Shirupa GuptaJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Lovely ! I love it !

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  19. David LobenbergJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Thanks Shirupa, and I love your rooster painting!

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  20. Shirupa GuptaMarch 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Thanks...I am glad that you visited my blog :)

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