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| Riverside Stata and Cottonwood - 12x12", plein air pastel on black cardstock |
Hard to believe it's the same location. Both Lori and I took the same artistic license and left out that distal mountain.
Later in the afternoon, as a large monsoon storm was building to the northwest over the mountains, I set up the easel in our front sidewalk area for a fast cloud study, with the eastern slope of Smelter Mtn:
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| Sky South of Smelter - 12x12", plein air pastel on yellow cardstock |
Wow, I love this painting, Sonya. It is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Darla! It was a bit of a challenge to paint, but that's always a good thing :).
ReplyDeleteI really like the composition of these recent ones. They are very dynamic and the abstract shapes are definitely very interesting. The sense of the landscape is evident and when I stare at them, I can almost feel the dry, clear air of New Mexico, as I remembered...
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading Ann Zwinger and seeing the scenery described in the book so vivid on your paper is a very strange experience. It's beautiful and deeply touching.
Hi Arena,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughtful comment. Probably as a landscape painter, there is no higher compliment than having a viewer experience a strong connection with the place; it tells me I have succeeded in my purpose with the painting.
Beautiful! Makes me want to do something artistic outdoors today!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz - great to be an inspiration to get outdoors, too!
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