Vertigo of Color (Matisse / Derian Early Fauve Show at the MET)
Thank you for to Matisse and Derain for stepping out in courage, to express color as they experienced it.
Abstract Landscapes
Last Two Landscape Paintings from Maine this Year
Here are two pieces from painting in Maine that I’ve not yet gotten on the blog– one from last spring and one from this fall.
Richard Suckling (Featured Artist)
His landscape work has been compared to Pierre Bonnard, and mine has been as well, so I suppose it is no surprise that I like his style.
Two New Pastel Landscape Paintings I Painted in Maine
Here are two landscapes in pastel I did last week in Maine.
Five Pastel Paintings I Painted this Week in Maine
Maine is a very varied place and has endless subjects to paint!
Simon Pooley (Featured Artist)
I admire his use of open space, which is unlike so much of my work that is busier and maximized; maybe I’m wanting to emulate more of that evocative sense of quiet.
Plein Air Painting at New Pond Farm (Labor Day Weekend 2022)
We had a great time, and I hope we do it again soon.
Libby’s Tree (Plein Air Landscape from Creative Arts Camp)
I was videoed doing this piece; I’ll let you know when the timelapse is ready.
A Commission (Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
I just finished and mailed this commissioned abstract landscape.
Evening Light on Pemaquid Point (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
The remarkable rocks, with their plunging shadows, contrasted with amazing light was precious to behold.
Silent Spring (New Abstract Landscape in Pastel)
I painted this recently in plein air in Maine on the very beach where Rachel Carson did her research.
Petals Overhead and Underfoot (New Landscape Painting in Oil and Pastel)
This painting is my first to combine both pastel and oil, but it will not be my last!
My Private Hideout in the Sun-drenched Forest (New Painting in Pastel)
Here is is my hideout in the woods, with the sun streaming in, surrounded by vibrancy, color, and all of nature singing.
Van Gogh and the Olive Trees (Show Photos with Details)
Check out the paintings and close up details in this post of a wonderful show.
Limited Palette Value Study in Pastel (Tree Bark and Leaves)
The strong contrast, the interesting broken line mark making, and the diagonal design element bringing energy to the piece, all make it resonate.
New Large Pastel Landscape Done in 200 Strokes (with Process Photos)
The idea of restricting the quantity of strokes is to curb detail, go for only the more abstract essence of the scene, and to avoid over working it.