“Early Risers, Southern France” (WIP painting complete)
6 03 2009Another milestone… I’m christening this painting as the first studio piece in my new art studio! Since I’ve made a commitment to myself become an earlier riser lately, I thought this title was appropriate:
“Early Risers, Southern France”
Oil on Linen, 24×30
I shooed away the pig that had wandered in on the left hand side of the painting in the last version and finally got the hang of painting sheep.
I think I’m getting the hang of painting these misty, foggy scenes. They’re a lot of fun, as they really challenge you to pay attention to your edges. I’ve kept almost all of my edges soft and values fairly close together.
I also feel that it helped immensely having painting a study of this scene on site. I remember this morning so well. This scene was just a walk up the country road from the old convent where I was staying last year in the Lot Valley. It was very early and mist was rising off of everything. The sun was just trying to poke through and gave everything a lovely cool rose glow. It really was a magical moment!
I’m off to drawing class this morning but I should have the painting uploaded to my website by this weekend. Note: website has been updated. Click on the image or links above to purchase or for additional information.
Jennifer
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Jennifer,
It looks like the time away from painting for a while (while building and moving) did no harm at all! This foggy painting is wonderful and so well handled. Those close values are so convincing and really lovely. The sheep don’t even look like doggies LOL. The silvery pinkish light on their backs is my favorite thing in the painting aside from the fog.
Marilyn,
You’re are so sweet. I know you’re a busy lady too so I really appreciate the time you take to comment on my blog. Now I’m heading over to your place to see what you’ve been up to!
You inspired me to paint sheep. Your sheep are very soft……..I dozed off just now trying to count them.
Thanks Rick (she said sheepishly).
WOW! I love the misty, foggy hills. It has an old master’s look to me. Your studio is wonderful enjoyed all the updates and decisions on selections from lights to wall color.
Great hearing from you Marty. Thanks so much for your comments. Glad you like the painting. I’m really enjoying painting these atmospheric scenes and aim to do more of them. They are a lot of fun–especially en plein air.