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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Dock with Umbrella Value Study

Dock with Umbrella, L. Daniel, 8 x 10

My friend Cindy has a great lake house that her grandfather bought many years ago. Several generations have enjoyed the property, each adding new memories. I have been lucky to paint here many times, but painting it in black and white was a new experience. I really loved the brilliance of the sunlit umbrella and it's reflection in the water. (The big, fat #10 brush sure does keep me from getting fussy!)
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4 comments:

  1. Elaine HurstSeptember 19, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Always nice to have friends with water property. I bet the #10 brush did keep you from getting fussy. Well done.

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  2. Scott PatersonSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    These value studies only accentuate the directness with which you paint. You get to the essential(s) with great success. Beautiful.

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  3. SheriartSeptember 19, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    This is a great little study. Do you turn these into paintings later or paint over these adding color?

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  4. Barbara MuirSeptember 20, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Hi Laurel,

    I find the value paintings surprisingly lovely. And you know I am a colour fan. These just have a fascinating mood and spirit.

    XOXOXOXOXBarbara

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