My first painting, below, was done on location outside of Santa Fe. It was a beautiful fall day and I was there with a very good friend with whom I have often painted. We painted, set up an umbrella for a picnic and glass of wine, and had a great time.
It is wonderful to be in New Mexico when the chamisa are blooming, particularly if they bloom near purple Russian sage which smells so heavenly. I knew I had to have Russian sage on my property and now I have it in abundance. With a gentle breeze, the sage scent floats toward my yard swing where I may be sitting with a book and a glass of something.
I like that you showed both views. The horizontal shows a place that I would like to visit an paint. The vertical close-up is a really strong, slightly abstracted vies. Both well don.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, Thanks for the visit and nice comment.
ReplyDeleteI liked doing this other version so well that I am going to try it again with another scene.
I love the colors in the top painting. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNice comparison. Personally, I'm partial to the vertical. I really like the the way the soft focus and splashy lemony light creates that sensation of full-sun glare.Delicious color in the red bush and cool shadows all around.
ReplyDeletethey are both wonderful paintings. I love doing Chamisa. They make such a great subject and I have won a few show competitions painting them.
ReplyDeleteYou have done justice with your portrayals.
Thank you, Susan. Appreciate the comment
ReplyDeleteHi Carol Anne. Thanks for commenting. I kinda like the vertical, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Gary, thanks for checking in, nice to know you are out there. Chamisas are fun to paint, particularly on location. Appreciated your comment.
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