Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Clearing Ahead in Cathedral Woods
These days, I find myself feeling quite restless. I just don't have the patience to work on a painting for longer than 4 or 5 hours. After that length of time, the painting becomes boring as if my very mood was being projected onto the canvas. A painting can become technically perfect but absolutely dull and lifeless. I decided to start and complete a larger work in one session. This is the result of my painting like crazy without stopping for a break. I am happy with the results. It does have energy which was my goal.
18" x 24" Oil on Linen Panel
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you're right, I can feel the energy. Good job, Diane! Congrats
ReplyDeleteLove it, Diane...I knew it was Cathedral Woods even before I saw the title.
ReplyDeleteyes and it's one of the best from your blog :) in my opinion it's just better when a person paints freely with more emotion and expression than being worried about the details and beings perfect. the perfection don't give any soul to the painting :) nice job !
ReplyDeleteYou really got a lot of nice colors in this painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comments. Creating paintings is a tough occupation. I have been fighting against myself trying to follow advice from others who don't see the colors in the landscape that I see. It's nice to hear such supportive responses.
ReplyDeleteEnergy and lots of light and life. I like it too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting. You captured the feeling of the woods and the light coming into view on the path.
ReplyDeleteVery nice painting, this path leads the eye all through. Great composition, and beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting, Diane.
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