Skyggnir

Oil on linen, 14 x 24 inch
Another painting of a building. What is it about buildings in a landscape. I think what I like most about them is that they give a sense detail and realism to the work, and allows me to paint everything else much more abstract and loose.

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Comment by Pauline Le Merle on April 12, 2015 at 6:36: Yes, I agree with Glenys, Very Richard schmid, fabulous work Andri!

Comment by Glenys Jones on April 10, 2015 at 15:19: it reminds me of a Richard Schmid .well done Andri, a lot to like in this work.

Comment by Lori Ippolito on April 9, 2015 at 17:07: wow...the hard clean edges of the house in contrast with the loose soft edges everywhere else really create a spectacular view. you paint so well!!

Comment by Þorgrímur Andri Einarsson on April 7, 2015 at 22:11: Thanks guys.

Yes Lawrence having a figure or a building or something manmade probably allows us to connect to the piece better. Although I have seen beautiful paintings that do not have these elements but still I connect with them very much.

Thank you Michael, its good to be back :) I think I was going for variety in brushwork in this painting. I think having enough variety really keeps the viewer engaged with the work. To much variety becomes chaotic though, so it might be a balance between variety and harmony. I think I heard Scott Christensen (in a video) say that recently and it made a lot of sense to me :)

Comment by Lawrence Easton on April 6, 2015 at 13:26: Magnificent Andri. I really like your style. Similar to Tibor Nagy.

I also like the work of Arthur Streeton, and others of the Australian "Heidelburg School". I've noticed that he always adds some indication of a human element in his landscapes. Maybe some people or a building or even just a distant fencepost. I think it helps to give us, as humans ourselves, a connection to the scene.

Comment by Christine Kirton on April 6, 2015 at 10:04: Beautiful work Andri, such a contrast with your brushwork.

Comment by mario alberto velazquez on April 6, 2015 at 9:47: Great loose painting !!

Comment by Michael J. Severin on April 6, 2015 at 6:44: Andri, welcome back!!! ..... I really love your bold ..but controlled ...brushwork. I really love the transparent warm darks which give your paintings layers of depth in this short focal range. Very inspiring, my friend. :))