Three days of rain has given way to sun, so I finally had an opportunity to photograph a little plein air painting I did last week at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond.
“Golden Veil”
10″x8″, Oil on Canvas
As the painting was in progress, a member of the garden staff told me that this little rose arbor is the setting for many a bridal portrait at the garden, so I thought I’d given it an appropriate title.
This was one of those hazy mornings when the sun was playing peek-a-boo behind cloud cover, giving off a cool, soft light. The result was a rather soft-focused, romantic effect. Then again, maybe I just had “bride” on the brain!Â
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Lovely painting! I like the sort of voyeur’s view to pull you in and create interest. You captured that soft cloudy day light perfectly. The yellow blossom’s cooler yellow just right!
Very nice paintings and landscapes!
Thanks Marilyn and Merci Helene! The disappearing sun is always a challenge, but it does serve to remind you to solidify your commitment to the quality of your light source and at the beginning stage and remember your intent throughout the process. I tend to be attracted to dramatic sunlight, but more and more I am beginning to appreciate the subtleties in other kinds of light.