Variety

"Pine Creek" 12 x 16 in.

 

One of the things I have been working on lately is adding more variety in my work.  I've been attempting to add more color, texture, brushwork, and shape variation.  If you truly examine great painters they often have variety in all these phases of their work.  

 

This weeks painting is a studio version of a field study I did a few weeks back. In this version, I attempted to add more variety in the color of the willows and I attempted to change their shape although after uploading this photo I think I may have to change the shape of the back willows as they are all about the same size.  I think I may also play with the willow on the left and make it a tad more wispy and I might have to add some texture variation.....oh the joys of painting....it never ends!!!

 

 

Bennett Mountain Aspen

"Bennett Mountain Aspen" 12 x 16 in.

A quick post of an  aspen grove from Bennett Mountain.  One of the challenges of painting aspens is to add variety to them.  It is easy to paint each tree as if it was molded after the others.   However, rarely do any two tree look a like.  They are kind of like individual people yet the all belong to the same family. 

Art and Wine Carmela Winery

 

Hey Everyone!  I just want to put a little blurb for a wonderful event coming up in the next couple of weeks.  I will be participating in Art and Wine at Carmela Vineyards in Glenns Ferry, ID.  The event features some great art and wonderful wine and hors d'oeuvres. The event runs Saturday October 27th 5-9 pm.  Promises to be a great time!  Hope to see you there!

October's Gold

"October's Gold" 8 x 10 in.

 

 

  

 Pine creek in bad light...still looks good though

Happy fall everyone!  This weeks post comes from eastern Idaho (a.k.a. paradise).   This scene is from Pine Creek which is close to the Teton Valley.  This is the perfect time of year to head to eastern Idaho.  The willows, cottonwood, and aspen trees are all at peak color.  

As great as the color is the fishing is even better so I spent the majority of my time fishing.  However, I was able to squeeze in time for a few small studies. When I started this scene the sun was out and the color was really singing.  However, some afternoon clouds came over and killed the light.  So I stuck to my original idea the best I could. 

I hope everyone gets a chance to head out and enjoy the fall color while it lasts.  Until next time....