As plein air works and quick studies are my current focus, the painting formats are smaller. Most are now 6x8 to 11x14. In some ways that is easier because there is less canvas to fill, and you have to think more in terms of minimizing brush strokes. In other ways it is less forgiving because your eye sees the painting in one glance. The compositional errors pop out more because of this. Here are some more recent, smaller pieces:
The three paintings of Hawaii are scenes from Maui. The interesting feature of the scenery was not just the mountains, but the atmosphere above them. The clouds just seemed to hang on the mountain tops.
Another recent attempt is to believably capture snow scenes. More on this subject will certainly follow.
Another recent attempt is to believably capture snow scenes. More on this subject will certainly follow.
Margaret, These are really nice. I like the abstract nature of them. They suggest Hawaii without giving all the details. And I like your snow, too! marie
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