#12 - "Desert Storm"
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10/04/22 (5pm)
I did 6 desert paintings when I was in Scottsdale at the end of April, these are the first two. Talk about visual memory skill building, the light was changing so fast that picking an idea and sticking to it was essential. When I set up to paint this the foreground was in shadow and the background in bright sun, by the time I squeezed out it was the opposite, so that's what I went with.
Gaye took this photo while I was painting "Desert Storm". I wanted to add it to show how high key this scene was even with stormy light. I don't usually paint with my camera over my shoulder, but things were so exciting I wanted it close!
#13 - "Saguaros at Sunset"
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10/04/22 (6:15 pm)
As I was gearing up to start this one, the light was bouncing around everywhere - it felt impossible to pick a subject because fascinating things were happening in every direction - and disappearing as quickly as they came. Desert sunsets are an incredible thing to be a part of, they build in intensity for about 45 minutes to this magical, mystical, spiritual crescendo, and then they're over and 10 minutes later it's dark. I got to share this one with my good painting friend Gaye Adams and we were both pretty blown away by it.
Sounds like a fantastic trip and didn't the weather make you glad of your cold/hot/windy weather at home? It was nice to see Gail's paintings too.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, Great sunset! I know the need to paint fast as I live on an island and the sunset over the water changes so quickly. I've tried photos but you don't get the subtle nuances with them.
ReplyDeleteLove the sky and cactus, wow. And thanks for the link to Gaye's blog. Very interesting to see two interpretations.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light! I really love how you laid down the sky in "Saguaros at Sunset".
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments everyone, I really appreciate them. Lori, you are so right, the more I paint outdoors, the more I realize how much information is lost, and CHANGED, in photos. It's a different way of seeing and creating, it's almost like two different sports!
ReplyDeleteI have been really enjoying visiting your blog, all your work is so gorgeous. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteGosh, Liz...this is just stunning. That light!
ReplyDeleteBeen catching up on your last few posts and they are all wonderful. I can tell you are having such a good time!