It was also a bit of a relief to return to a simpler composition - one of the Echo cliffs silhouetted from the side. From a distance and without direct light, they take on a completely different look. To me, they look great from all angles. And off in the far distance, unassuming, is our eventual destination: the Kaibab plateau and its erosional masterpiece. At this point in the day, a row of thin cumulus clouds began to develop towards the west, their edges brightly lit by the sun. So, they remained.
In Profile - #29
9x12 oil on gessoed panel
I found the surface of this panel to be too slick for my liking; the paint seems to "slide" around, which made painting the clouds particularly challenging. This did force me to use more paint, which I've been trying to do. But, I think I'd like a bit more tooth, which another coat of gesso would probably take care of.
I'm off to work on #30 and the re-gessoed canvas and see how that works...
And here is a different take on "fall colors": desert wildflowers in fall bloom. These were taken during our trip to Canyonlands on the long day hike along the Confluence Trail:
A type of sunflower - always cheery
Pretty in Purple
These also are found around Durango
A type of primrose?
This was the only plant of its kind I saw on the trail.
Lone blossom
Beauty and the Beast
Delicate purple flowers surrounded by an invasive non-native weed: Russian thistle, aka "tumbleweed"
The flowers are beautiful - I admire your 'stick- to-edness' about your art. I try to be like that - but it's hard!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen - it takes a bit of work to discipline oneself to paint and/or draw regularly when there are other distractions. But, with long and short-term goals in mind, I am more motivated. Seeing progress and improvement helps as well.
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ReplyDeleteA kiss for Nelson!
Thanks, Jala - Nelson gives a wet nose kiss and some head-butts in return :).
ReplyDeleteLove those wet nose kisses.
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