#27 - "2nd Vermilion Lake"
Original Oil 6x8"
10/05/12 (10:30am)
Someone asked recently why I chose 6x8" for this project. I answered in the comments, but for those of you who didn't see it there: It's because the goal is to spend a maximum of 2 hours per painting (otherwise the light has changed so significantly it's a different scene), and I have a really hard time working that fast, even on 6x8. My average time so far (just finished #37) is 90 minutes, and I veer over that much more often than under it. This painting is an example of that, I started in morning light and painted right in to mid-day light, starting in one lighting situation and finishing another. (I try really hard not to do this.)
#28 - "Early Evening - the Bow River"
Original Oil 6x8"
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10/05/12 (6pm)
I really love the mood that was captured in this piece. I was about 20 minutes into it when the sun dropped behind the mountain and I had to forge ahead on memory. This is perhaps part of the reason why much of it is suggested rather than finished, but that's one of the things I really like about it.
There is so much interest and atmosphere in your paintings, what color to you to tint your boards? I see hints of it peeping through which give warmth to your paintings.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like the quality too. I just went back and looked at all of them to date. What a solid body of work. I have my favourites. I wonder about yours. Maybe when you've completed your 100 you could give us your Top 10 list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments girls...Diana - I typically use Transparent Iron Oxide Red as a ground, and wipe it back pretty thin. I've tried ultramarine blue as well, but I seem to gravitate back to the warmer ground most of the time.
ReplyDeleteKim - I'd love to give a list of my Top 10 at the end. There are a few so far but I'm hoping the best are yet to come! Right now I'd say probably: 3,6,10,17,19. When I pick the 10 at the end, I'll briefly explain what makes them my favourite.
I LOVE this series! I can't pick out a favorite. They all speak to me in one way or another. I enjoy visiting here to see what is next!
ReplyDeleteYou just keep getting better and better, Liz! I really look forward to receiving these little gems in my inbox. Thanks so much for sharing! What an inspiration!
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Both of these appeal to me, but the second one has palpable atmosphere. You've managed to create so much depth and I love the indication of sparkling water.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, I just want to express that your following and comments mean the world to me. it inspires me to get out there when I'd rather curl up inside, and to post when I'm weary and would rather just watch TV. I appreciate it more than I can say!
ReplyDeleteHi Liz, I am really enjoying your posts, such great insights. Your paintings are fresh and terrific. Is this cutting into your studio time, do you feel a pressure with gallery commitments etc? I don't know how you do it all.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda - studio time?
ReplyDeleteOther than teaching 3 workshops over the course of this project, there is no time for studio work. Between painting and posting to my website, blog and ebay, it's pretty full on. I don't allow myself to feel pressure around commercial output, because what I'm doing is necessary for my growth as an artist, and that's my #1 priority. If a gallery and I are the right fit, they will see it this way as well.
I am loving doing this, and feel I am growing tremendously not just as a painter, but as a person. Can't recommend it enough!
Second Vermilion Lake is a stunner! (Not that I don't like them all...) The reflection is particularly beautiful.
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