I wrapped up this large piece. Sorting out what is needed for my October show on Vashon Island.
Preparation for Vashon Island
Tag: sunset
Work in Progress
I am currently doing some subtle color layers on this sunset painting. I find myself with a lot of large works in early stages. This one is getting close.
In Time
Drawing deep the air is cold water. The wind numbing it shutters my fear. A little peace while the sun is shining.
A little gift
My Aunt Anna and Uncle Mike came through North Idaho on their way back to Wyoming. They had never seen this part of the state so it was fun to give them a little lake tour. I gave them this little sunset painting as my Aunt has talked about owning one of my paintings for years!
Charleston
This painting is at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. I have painted many sunsets, this was a good one. The vertical format and warm water reflections really made this one.
Gallery MAR Carmel
This is one of two paintings I sent to a cool new gallery called Gallery MAR Carmel in Carmel, California. I stopped in to see the gallery and meet one of the owners last week.
Elliott Fouts Gallery
One of four paintings I am dropping off at Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, California today!
Haunted Shore
This painting is one of 24 works bound for RiverSea Gallery!
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Beauty and Sorrow
Atmosphere and lighting are often components of my paintings that drive my work. Finding form yet maintaining a sense of mystery.
I have often come back to sunsets as a subject. Of course it is an undeniably beautiful transition but there is also a bit of sadness. Everything ends, we all know this and we are endlessly reminded. I guess that is part of the appeal of sunsets, the wedding of beauty and sorrow.
Closing
I have been painting a lot of sunsets lately. Trying to capture the color shifts and play of light and atmosphere is something I am obsessed with!
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