Friday, July 30, 2010

Hay Rolls with Summer Sky

Hay Rolls with Summer Sky, L. Daniel, 18 x 18

This is the larger painting of Hay Rolls. I was drawn to the wonderful variety of "rolling" forms in this scene: the spools of hay in the foreground, the undulating tree masses and distant hills, and finally the swirling sky shapes. All seemed to be unified by that summer afternoon in Texas, white bright light that we know so well.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

masterful~!

myra anderson said...

BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

Amy Hillenbrand said...

Laurel, This is beautiful, it has a wonderful rhythm to it and the colors are so pleasing.

Denise Rose said...

This is so beautiful! I love the sky and just can't quit looking at it wondering how you do it! I also love hay roll paintings and this just captures them so perfectly!

Ruth Andre said...

You have captured the moment. Beautiful!

Marian Fortunati said...

I really love this Laurel... They sky... the hay rolls as they fade back... everything is perfect!!

Marla said...

I love how bright it is. The study painting was great too, but this larger piece is just luminous.

fairiemoon said...

Me too! I really drawn to the slightly geometric, slightly random quality of hay roles. I am always wanting to stop and photograph them. However, i always think that you need the lighting just right. sigh. AND there just aren't places to stop by the side of the road out here.

Erin :)

fairiemoon said...

Me too! I really drawn to the slightly geometric, slightly random quality of hay roles. I am always wanting to stop and photograph them. However, i always think that you need the lighting just right. sigh. AND there just aren't places to stop by the side of the road out here.

Erin :)

Diane Hoeptner said...

Wow! Gorgeous!

michael said...

is this painting for sale?

Laurel Daniel said...

Hey all, Thanks so much!!!
Michael - thank you for asking but this painting has sold. I reallly appreciate your inquiry!! :)