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Monday, January 25, 2021

Mossy Veil

Mossy Veil, 12 x 16, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2021
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The Low Country is known for its Live Oaks dripping with Spanish Moss. They are huge, and beautiful, and a challenge to paint! In my workshops, we have long conversations about what color that moss is. Why? Because it is ever changing as the light hits from different directions. Sometimes it looks grey or grey-green, and almost blends in with the color and value with the foliage. Other times, like this one, it becomes a yellowy gold because the light is coming through it. Discovery requires observation in real time.

"It just depends" doesn't seem like a good answer, but sometimes that is the ONLY answer!  :)

Upcoming workshops:
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6 comments:

  1. Beautiful Laurel,

    You always have good answers. This is magnificent.

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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  2. Just breathtaking, Laurel! LOVE this one.... Stay safe!

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  3. Excellent answer and a beautiful painting. I can feel the breeze.

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  4. Thank you so much, Barbara! I'm glad for your vote of confidence!!!! Always love hearing from you!
    XOXOXO

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  5. Thank you, Maren! So glad you like it! Staying safe here, YOU do the same! XOXO

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  6. Thank you so much, Sharon! The answers are out there, there is just not always a single answer! ;) XOXO

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