Facing the sun
painting park figures surreal
This painting has been sold
Oil on board 12" x 12"
I wanted the painting to have an almost dream like quality. I love those big, sculptural spruce trees. This is spring sunshine - the tree at the back has no leaves yet. The fashion seems to be to paint "loose" but in these dream paintings it seems appropriate, at least for me, not to have that distraction.
Oil on board 12" x 12"
I wanted the painting to have an almost dream like quality. I love those big, sculptural spruce trees. This is spring sunshine - the tree at the back has no leaves yet. The fashion seems to be to paint "loose" but in these dream paintings it seems appropriate, at least for me, not to have that distraction.
posted by Sheila Vaughan at 10:41 AM
12 Comments:
Nice painting Sheila, yes I know what you mean not painting loose, it can sometimes be a frothy surface that stops you getting deeper, but then again sometimes a calligraphic lively application of paint can lead you in, oh well, I think sometimes painting is no better or worse for you than chocolate.
a powerful dream bordering on the reality of lives, Sheila! you always capture this special atmosphere.
Hi Simon, I think it's a case of what feels right to you at the time of painting that particular picture or that particular series. The chocolate comment made me smile - well both activities make me put on weight, so maybe you're right!
Thanks Rahina, I find these formal gardens do have a particular ancient atmosphere.
beautiful greens! And the composition rocks in this one
Hi Sheila, your paintings are fantastic, you have your own voice and your paintings make strong statements and are moving. I love your brave use of so much green, I would think that would be hard to pull off but you did it beautifully. You remind me to be brave and not afraid to try things with my paintings. thank you!
Joan
Interesting what you say about it seeming appropriate for you to not have the distraction of 'painting loose' for the dream paintings...perhaps a way to 'solidify' the dream?...this more deliberate process? I have also found this to be true in my work.
By the way i think this one is super.
Hi Sally, the decision about not painting "loosely" is rather intuitive I think. My natural inclination is to paint more "closely" (I don't like the expression "tight" for painting as it implies fear). I have often tried to paint with a more relaxed brush stroke but I'm not sure if that is "contrived" or not - i mean personally speaking. It's an interesting subject.
Reminded me right away of the little park in St. John's Wood where John Sell Cotman is buried.
So green; and little boys kicking a soccer ball over his grave.
Sally, next time I am down in London I'll try to see that park. I like the "stage set" feel of them.
I like your dark paintings and the oil of the couple in the cemetery...surreal. Oh yes, the three figures is fabulous as is your comment about them.
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Marcia, I appreciate your visit and comments - thanks.
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