This is an ancient apple tree that arches over a path to the sea. A much appreciated comment, by an amazing cp artist, Julie Podstolski, described the scene as Narnia. That's all she said, "Narnia." Somehow she got my intent. It is said that there is a strong spirit residing in this gnarly sentry.
A study for a larger piece I plan for the future, it comes from one of many reference shots taken this summer, on the Maine property of dear friends. It is painted with Prismacolor and Luminance pencils on linen mat board.
CPSA Chapter 119 Exhibition, December 2012, Mariemont OH
Signed, but never quite finished.
Here's the signed version. I have since obscured the eyes that seemed to peer out from the tree. But, one thing I missed, was the compositional no-no of placing the vertical line of the tree right down the middle. By the time I noticed it was too late. Hopefully the Lillies and light draw your attention away from my faux pas. Now off to the framer.
Step away from the art table!
16"x32" Prismacolor pencils on 4 ply mat board
Read MoreCloseup shot of Daylillies piece
Here is a closeup of the most recent changes. I've added a blossom and darkened the background.
Daylillies continue
Beginning to take shape. With the lower left corner, edges and fine tuning still in front of me, I may have this done middle of next week.
Daylillies and Woodland path slowly coming along.
The background is particularly complicated. I need to allow for loose abstraction, while at the same time plot out where the light hits. Thus the "loose abstraction" is actually very carefully rendered. Much to do! My hand is fatigued.
Woodland Path, moving along.
Part of what I like about this piece , so far, is the feeling that I am still on my walk- that I have come upon these Day Lillies as they are revealed by splotches of light breaking through the trees. I hope the feeling continues as I fill in. Sometimes the magic disappears and all I have in front of me is work, work, work.
Close up of beggining stages of Daylilly piece
Here's a closeup of my Daylillies along a woodland path painting.
Beginnings of Day Lillies
There is something hopeful about wildflowers thriving along a woodland path. Here is a photo of the early stages of my 16x32"Daylillies piece.