Johnny’s Hill
January 26th, 2008
If you care to, you can read, below, what I posted about this little painting yesterday. It was late and I was tired from the battle. Admittedly, I felt I that I fell short of my expectations for the painting. I often feel that way after a plein air session. But as I wrote yesterday, I decided to wait until today to make a final determination as to its fate. I’ve learned to wait a day before condemning a painting. I’ve yet to do a perfect painting, and they often turn out to have some redeeming qualities after I see them with fresh eyes.
Anyway, today it turned out to be one of the most viewed paintings on the Daily Painters Gallery site! That was a nice encouragement to learn that some people must have enjoyed it, and so, I’ve decided to put it up for auction, after all. I hope it finds a loving home.
Yesterday, I wrote: A quick sketch of the evening view out my studio window. Maybe too quick. I’m not going to put this one up on eBay. In fact I’m going to think about what to do on this tomorrow. Maybe things will look different to me in the morning.
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Too quick? It looks pretty nice to me! I like the variation in the neutral tones in the foreground. You’re lucky to have such a nice view from your studio.
Comment by Craig Stephens — January 27, 2008 @ 10:15 am
I think this is terrific. If you are still working on it, may I make a suggestion? lighten/grey the trunks of the distant trees to suggest distance/atmospheric effect. then leave it alone!
Comment by Rhonda Hurwitz — January 27, 2008 @ 10:27 am
Fantastic feeling of open space on this one. Well done!
I envy your studio for it’s view!
Comment by SM Violano — January 27, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Wow! Thank you, Craig, Rhonda, uh…SM (sorry) for you comments. I apologize for taking so long to respond. My server has some kind of hold up on communicating comments to my blog.
It’s very encouraging to hear from you all! DPGallery is one of the nicest things to happen for me in a long time. I’ve been made to feel welcome and encouraged by your comments and emails. Thank you for taking the time. I’m still trying to find the time to become familiar with the site so I can interact more. You will be hearing from me, too, on your blogs. I’ve enjoyed following your paintings since the middle of last summer, when I first found the DPGallery. I need to get back to painting! Thanks, again for your kindness.
Comment by Jimmy Longacre — January 29, 2008 @ 12:19 pm