"Misty Brilliance II"Oil on canvas, 24" x30"
Back in July, (scroll back to July 17 and 21), I attempted this painting, "reconciled" it, then set it aside. I wasn't happy with a number of different aspects . . . . . .color being one of them. I had let the colors get merky from not wiping my brush often enough. Also, both of the July versions seemed broken up to me. Neither version flowed to a center of interest . . . and there was a perspective problem.
Beginning early this morning, I tackled it again . . .and this time I scored. The photo here is not quite how it looks. There are a few extra edges in the photo that don't appear in the painting. Go figger dat!! The painting, however, has the brilliance I was after in the foreground and the spacial separation between the two bluffs. I am also pleased with the atmospheric sensation of the sun breaking through the fog. This time, it is going into a frame!
Never say die!!
5 comments:
I like this a lot, Mike.
I followed all the subtle aspects that you discussed in the blog. I love the light breaking through the fog, and the grayed shape in the background. The warm foreground colors are terrific!
Sun breaking through fog?...you nailed it!
Thanks, Hank. Are you planning to come by the house for open studio? Hope so! This painting will be featured in the show.
Thanks, Dave! I haven't been blog surfing recently because of all the stuff I am doin, but did stop into your place a week ago. Hope all's good there]
You're right, you DID score!!
Beautiful.
I just happened by. Great work!
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