Sunday, December 18, 2011

Light and Shade after Kevin MacPherson



Another painting in my series of painting my way through Kevin MacPherson's book.  I just loved the way the sunlight spilled across his painting, making bright highlights on the mountains and trees, and casting the deep shadows.  His painting is called, "Palm Desert".

I am learning not to try to duplicate his paintings exactly.  I can't actually,  but I'm no longer grief stricken about it.  I am just enjoying the process.  I think these are my best trees, so far.    I thoroughly enjoyed this painting.  Fun!

And deep gratitude and thank you's to everyone who stopped by, commented and inquired about me during my long dry spell.   You guys are great!
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22 comments:

  1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    This is truly a good painting and you captured the sun hitting hills and trees perfectly.
    Although you are using Kevin's influence I can still see the Virginia touch. Great combination.

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  2. Kathy CousartDecember 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful! You captured the light masterfully and your trees are gorgeous! What a great idea and good for you- Glad to see you back- you were much missed:)

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  3. Stephanie BerryDecember 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Nice landscape Virginia. It has depth and solid lighting to it. Your trees did come out great. Glad you had fun with it.

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  4. hmuxoDecember 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love this painting, Virginia!! I love the light hitting the trees and the mountain!!..You should be very pleased with this one!!

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  5. carol morgan carmichaelDecember 19, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    A very majestic painting. The mountains and trees are great. Wonderful light!

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  6. Carol FlattDecember 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Boy, Virginia, you nailed the greens of the trees. That's always hard for me, but you have cool/warm, light/dark and bright/less bright. Also, you have a great variety of tree shapes. Julie Davis talks about active/inactive sides of trees which, again, you accomplished!

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  7. Lorraine ShirkusDecember 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Great job, Virginia! Beautiful light . . . so glad to see you back to painting,
    and hopefully, feeling 100%!!

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  8. Celeste BerginDecember 22, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You did a wonderful job on this, Virginia...I can feel the beautiful air! I think that is the most interesting thing to me, when a painting can make you feel as if you are outside while you are looking at a 2-dimensional painting! It is magic.... You "captured the sunshine"! (MacPherson's book is a great one!)

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  9. Angela SullivanDecember 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Lovely trees. This is really helping you to see things differently. I do like your style that is coming through.

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  10. Nan JohnsonDecember 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Gone for a dry spell, and they you come back with this new look in your art. It's wonderful - I love how you are doing the trees. So glad to see you back, my friend!

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  11. CaladhDecember 26, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Thank you for your comment Virginia. I was without internet for a couple of months, so I missed your blog too. I hope you are recovered and enjoying the holidays. I like your landscapes. Are you going to paint in the open air?
    Merry Christmas!

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  12. Nan JohnsonDecember 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I thought I had left a comment on this but I don't see it. Virginia, love the new work you've been doing. You have embraced the landscape and it is working wonderfully! So glad to see you back painting - hope your holidays were good.

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  13. Virginia FloydDecember 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks, Nan. I really don't think I can take credit, since I am copying someone else's work. I'm learning a lot, but I don't know if I can do it on my own. Not yet, any way.

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  14. Mary Anne CaryDecember 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Glad you are up and around, hope all is well with you and your daughter. Looks like you are in the swing of things with these last 2 paintings!! Nice work, good luck with your challenge, I like K. M's work and style, you'll learn a lot...

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  15. Playing SublimelyDecember 29, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Well done

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  16. Lorraine ShirkusDecember 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Virginia . . . hope you're working on another large landscape and enjoying the holidays with your family and all of you are feeling good! Miss your posts. Happy New Year!

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  17. Helen CooperDecember 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Lovely to see you back and painting Virginia !
    I think every time we put paint on a canvas we learn something. Your studies are lovely.

    I know I am stating the obvious but as you can see I can now make comments on your blog ! Yay !
    Happy New Year and Happy Painting in 2012.

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  18. JaniceDecember 31, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Very nice! Have a great new year!

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  19. Angela SullivanDecember 31, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Virginia, Just stopping by to say Happy Happy New Year!!!! Have some Fun.....

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  20. Nan JohnsonJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Virginia - please read my recent blog post. I did a gift giveaway to my two most avid commenters in 2011, and you are one of them! My gift is any piece of my art that is available in my DPW gallery. Check out the post and then head to the gallery to go shopping. Just email me your choice. And a big Thank You for all your feedback & encouragement through your blog posts - so very much appreciated! - Nan Johnson

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  21. Virginia FloydJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Wow, Nan, imagine my surprise when I opened my emails this morning and found this wonderful gift! I can't wait to make my choice!

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  22. SYLVIANEJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Virginia, I just came for congratulate you for all the beautiful paintings you performed in 2011, and for encouraging you to go on this year!Happy New Year!

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