Two paintings are off to the local arts center today for the annual Christmas show.
Persimmon and Grapes 11.5 x 11.5 oil on birch panel $350
I tried a new approach with this one–massing in the forms and not using a line at all. It was exciting to work that way, without the safety net of a drawing underneath. I’m pleased with it.
Nothing Gold Can Stay 11.5 x 24 oil on birch panel $450
I started this landscape, intending just to wash it in and glaze over it. But the gesso on the board showed too much of a pattern so I wound up only using that approach for the trees. I dashed in the clouds vigorously and thickly and like the look. Dark clouds against bright foliage are so beautiful. I thought the line from the Frost poem made a good title.
Stela Holcombe | 21-Nov-07 at 2:10 am | Permalink
I love the color in this one!
Lynne | 23-Nov-07 at 3:52 pm | Permalink
The Persimmon and Grapes painting is more voluptuous than the other paintings you’ve posted. Perhaps it’s partly the subject (most of your other pieces have been landscapes), but it may also be because of your new technique of not using a drawing underneath. (I’m no expert!) This one has an organic richness and immediacy that is very attractive and really catches the eye.