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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

First Light

First Light (study), L. Daniel, 6 x 8, study SOLD

Back in Georgia, I was able to spend many early mornings on the beach. Mostly, I just walked and observed because the light moved quickly and became too bright to paint. These first colors of the day are so delicious though, and I find myself still thinking about them back in the studio.

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After completing the small study, I painted this larger piece below to send off to my gallery. Beyond size, I didn't change much in the second one except to "push" more purples and periwinkles in the shadows. They are pretty similar, but I think the larger one vibrates a little more.


First Light, L. Daniel, 12 x 16
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Just wonderful. Captured that morning light and really like the color push in the larger piece.

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  2. Debbi Smith RourkeJune 29, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Both are just delicious!!! Love 'em. Gorgeous light that you so beautifully captured.

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  3. Linda PoppleJune 29, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Both paintings are just lovely! I like the colors that you pushed in the studio version. The light is soft - a beautiful beginning of the day.

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  4. SYLVIANEJune 29, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Marvellous composition, and of course, so beautiful colors...

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  5. Stephen ParkerJune 30, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Wow, these are wonderful, Laurel. The colors are fabulous in both, but I'm especially fond of the sky color in the study.

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  6. UnknownJune 30, 2010 at 2:10 AM

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  7. Elizabeth WhitemanJune 30, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    What a lovely sense of peace and calm you have captured here.

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  8. Susan RouxJune 30, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Beautifully done. Such sensitivity in your colors. I especially love the shade in the dunes... It sweeps me away.

    Your little one could easily stand as a painting too. Its so fresh and spontaneous. Love them both.

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  9. Caroline SimmillJune 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Lovely beach painting Laurel, the colours are full of the sunshine of the day.

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  10. Marian FortunatiJune 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    You're right.. the colors of the shadows somehow seem more beautiful. Interesting to see them both.
    Do you have a different audience for each size??

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  11. Laurel DanielJuly 1, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks All!! In answer to Marian's question: My galleries carry paintings in the larger sizes - everything 9x12 and up. I offer my small work (5x7,6x6,6x8, 8x8) exclusively through this blog site for my followers and online viewers to purchase at a relatively affordable cost.

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  12. Daniel Fishback Fine Art LLCJuly 3, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Love them. Great composition and color - so warm and rich. Great works!!

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  13. Steve PPJuly 7, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    I love this study Laurel! Absolutely fantastic!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Lorraine ShirkusJuly 8, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I love the ethereal ambiance you capture in all of your paintings. You truly know how to "see." So beautiful!

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