Elements #9: Wood, Glass, Stone, 5"x7", oil on gessobord, @ 2017 R.L. Delight
We woke to big fluffy snowflakes thudding to the ground this morning followed by hail and then torrential rain. I decided another day in the studio sounded just fine after all!
I have been reading A History of American Tonalism: 1880-1920,
by David A. Cleveland. It is a huge and heavy tome of a book. I
periodically check it out from our local library. I have to use a lap
table to hold it while I read and I have yet to make it through before
having to return it. I always learn something new though. My favorite
tonalists are the Harrison brothers, Alexander and Birge. I particularly
like Birge Harrison's work.
Today I was
inspired by a painting by Emil Carlsen. I decided to try out a few ideas
and techniques on this little still life painting. I didn't quite hit
what I was after but I like the direction it is taking me. I will keep
working at it.
I will admit
I have a reason for spending the time indoors working on the Elements
line of still life paintings. They contain elements of the objects I
like to paint plein air. The glass is standing in for the water. I am
finding that I am learning a lot by being able to slow down and really
study both the objects and techniques. I am looking forward to applying
what I am learning out in the field.
What paintings inspire you?
-Renee
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