This is the first larger piece of the big skies out west. I made a few small changes from the smaller study, but the most significant change is the addition of the fence opening. It seemed an important element for drawing the viewer "in" and when I played around with it, I liked it better.
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Beautiful! I like the mix of cool and warm colours in this painting.
ReplyDeleteYes, the pathway nicely draws the eye in..I also like how it subtly emulates the shape of the cloud..beautiful warm pallet
ReplyDeleteWow nice billowy clouds. Not sure the name of them, cumulous clouds maybe. I like the light in the field looks like a nice bike path or running path, looks tempting.
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Wow, this is amazing.The subtle value shift indicating the trail over the red ground is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe sense of the vast expanse of the landscape is wonderfully delivered, also.
Lovely! The painting is really inviting now, I really want to jump into my laptop and take a walk through the field. I prefer the warmer colours as well. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYes, I like the warmer colors. too. And extending the line of trees on the rise adds depth.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've noticed a reference to Daily Paintworks. What an awesome concept in so many ways. Maybe someday ....
ReplyDeleteI love your style!!!
ReplyDeleteNice blog. Great paintings.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and keep up the great work.
Hi Laurel, this painting is stunning. I am so glad you painted it this size, I'll bet it's breathtaking in person. And I like the fence opening too, a subtle way of inviting in the viewer.
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beautiful -
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