Monday, December 17, 2012

The Lone Tree

Just a small oil painting for this week.  I painted the canvas with a thinned cadmium red and allowed some of it to show through.  It's a warmer and more subtle red than I've used recently to prime other canvases.  I think I like it better than the bright red for a scene such as this one.  Also, by using it thinned rather than as an opaque red, the white of the canvas is able to glow through it.

The Lone Tree
Image Size 6" x 6"
Oil

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Posted by Nancy Goldman at 5:55 PM
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6 comments:

  1. martinealisonDecember 17, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Je trouve que cette peinture est remplie de lumière, de soleil... Une très jolie atmosphère où la présence de la plénitude me sensibilise.

    Gros bisous.

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  2. Nan JohnsonDecember 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I like this one Nancy. The red adds a nice warmth - love the composition too.

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  3. Autumn LeavesDecember 18, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Ooh, I love the tree! I can imagine this farmer/rancher sitting under this tree, eating his lunch, and looking out over much of his land and crop.

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  4. Nancy GoldmanDecember 18, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Merci Martinealison.

    Thank you Nan. I really like that cad red warmth too. I think I'll use it more often.

    Thank you Sherry. I think he also has a glass of wine that was made by hand crushing the grapes from his land. : )

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  5. hmuxoDecember 18, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Beautifully painted, Nancy...thanks for the tip on how you did it...I love learning from all my friends here!!!

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  6. Nancy GoldmanDecember 19, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Thank you Hilda. I'm always happy to share tips.

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