Comments on: “Mayflower Gulch” Oil Painting

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:17:58 +0000

Thanks Kerry. Glad I am not alone! I watched Richard Schmid video recently and was mesmerized as I watched him create an amazing look and feel while the paint was fresh in the canvas. Decades of experience always helps I guess. I appreciate you stopping by and always appreciate your feedback!

By: Kerri Settle

Kerri Settle — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:02:58 +0000

This is a beautiful piece!

It took me a long time to realize that alla prima wasn’t really right for me, either. It was hard for me to break away from wanting to do everything in one sitting since that really seems to be the popular way of doing it these days, but I’m much more comfortable with my work when I give it a few sessions. It doesn’t mean I don’t envy those that can, though!

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:15:04 +0000

Thanks as always for the feedback Randy. I agree more atmosphere will help. What the heck, I may give it a go on this one! I pushed the mountains back once, which helped, but I still want more of that “mysterious big mountain” look going on. Hope work has lightened up for you. I will be looking for another piece on your site soon!

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:37:05 +0000

Very good job! Nicole was right about the light on the tracks. I know it’s not really moving, but I can’t help seeing it flicker and dance over the tracks. The value / light in the middle opening of the trees is perfect. It really draws my eyes towards it and makes me wonder what is around the corner. The only thing I may suggest to help with your “storybook” feeling is possibly adding more atmosphere, clouds or looseness to the distant mountains. That could also make it feel more cold.

Very nice painting!

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:05:47 +0000

Thank you for the kind note Nicole. Me too about the tracks. It was an after thought that seemed to make sense and would be something fun to try. Wow! You are a talented lady. I visited your blog and love the variety of cooking, art and everything else. I am looking forward to spending some time at your blog. Take care, /Lee.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:45 +0000

What marvellous greens you have in this piece! I especially like the way the sunlight falls across the tire tracks — for some reason, that sort of thing always gives me a nostalgic yearning for winter (which will be here soon enough!). Thanks for sharing this work!