Solvang Gold
Palette knife oil painting of Solvang, California. I was inspired by the warm light of the sunset seen through the trees. There's a feeling of change in seasons. I'm trying to achieve the "impression" with simple brush strokes.
Responses (2)
October 31, 2022
Texture in paintings adds a richness and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. But “Solvang Gold’ is an eye-catching work for more than the artist’s generous application of paint. First is the dynamism and movement, most notably seen in the way the tree branches are arranged. It seems as if they are caught in a gust of wind, the chill in the air both a signal of the coming nightfall and of the changing of the seasons. The naturalistic representation of light created through the gradients of warm yellows and sienna in the leaves and the patches of sun on the ground set the scene in the late afternoon. Sunlight at this particular time of day activates colors in a distinct way, an effect that the artist has captured with remarkable accuracy. Each hue expressed as its warmer iteration makes the landscape feel inviting, as if its the perfect place to take a long, contemplative walk and bask in a bit of sunshine.
November 01, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to view and critic my painting. Beautiful writing. I am happy it caught your eye and that my vision came through.
October 04, 2022
Nice brushwork and color!
October 06, 2022
Thank you so much, Emily!
- Category
- Impressionism, Landscape
- Type
- Painting - Unframed
- Materials
- Oil, Canvas
- Dimensions
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20.00 inches wide
16.00 inches tall
1.50 inches deep - Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Location
- san clemente , CA, US