Thursday, February 3, 2011

Lunch at the Winery 8"x8"

 September is a wonderful time to visit the California wine country. The warmth of the sun, the smell in the air and the beauty that surrounds you is unforgettable. All your concerns and worries melt away, at least for awhile.
This couple is about to enjoy a delightful lunch experience at the winery. The challenge in this painting is to capture that feeling, in that setting. The strong California sun is evident, creating strong light/shadow. The white umbrella provides partial shade to the diners. Some of the foliage is in sun, some in shade. This painting is primarily done with palette knife... lots of thick paint and texture. Fun.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I love the application of paint in this one.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I think you did an excellent job in capturing the feeling. I love the way you can feel the warmth of the sunlight dancing about. Also love the palette knife.

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  3. JaniceFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Love the texture in this, very airy feeling!

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  4. Lorraine ShirkusFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I really enjoyed looking through your blog. You have a wonderful ability to portray strong light and contrast and include a lot of information with a palette knife. I really like the strong composition in Preparation and the loose, quick gestural strokes in the chef paintings. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments on my blog.

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