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Plein air at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

30 04 2008

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
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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!

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Date : 30 April 2008
Categories : Garden paintings, Southern Landscapes, Art of the American South, Plein Air Painting

3 responses to “Plein air at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden”

30 04 2008: marilynmking (20:15:58) :

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!
1 05 2008: helenej (03:16:07) :

Very nice paintings and landscapes!
1 05 2008: jennifereyoung (11:49:39) :

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.

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