Thumbutte-Poppies Sunset-Project2

12x14" oil on RayMar Panel. Thumbutte is Prescott, AZ's Landmark, homely old thing, but we love it. The poppies are a nod to my sister-in-law's Poppies, challenge.

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Comment by Dorian Aronson on October 26, 2013 at 14:05: I am in love with your glow into a field of the most beautiful poppies I have ever seen! Smiles to you Carolyn : ))

Comment by Carolyn Brunsdon on October 26, 2013 at 12:47: Jan, there you are, glad to hear from you. Thank you for liking and enjoying the painting. And yes, as my note below it says, Thumbutte is Prescott's iconic landmark. Looking just west of my deck there it is in all it's funny glory. I was raised on six acres just below it with many fond memories therein. Thumbutte will be the subject of several paintings I'm sure, since once I sell my house and leave here, I probably won't be returning. Stay warm. Thanks for stopping by.

Comment by Laura Xu on October 26, 2013 at 12:44: How I missed this beautiful sunset poppie field. This is very lovely painting. The poppies just perfectly done!

Comment by Carolyn Brunsdon on October 26, 2013 at 12:39: Thank you Ningning. Actually the Poppies are the center of interest in a confused sort of way. The glow is supposed to be leading right to the larger one in the foreground. Funny you suggested cutting it in two...I've thought the same thing! lol. It is a sentimental composition and could have worked better without the self-imposed necessity of both elements (mountain and poppies) being in the same painting in this way with the "glow" a part of it also. Now that it is posted (whew!) I will work to make it more cohesive. Thanks Ningning for the comments.

Comment by Jane HM Thompson on October 26, 2013 at 12:38: I love this painting Carolyn. Composition and colours work so nicely. Is it an area near you?

Comment by Ningning Li on October 26, 2013 at 12:09: Wow, those poppies really stand out beautifully! You create such a sbtle changes of light and colour on them. I even think that if you cut the panel half, let the poppies be the center of interest , it might not be a bad idea. Wonderful job, Carolyn.

Comment by Carolyn Brunsdon on October 26, 2013 at 11:33: Thank you, Silvana and Michael. Now that it is "done" ;*) I will take my time and work on those wimpy clouds. But l.a.t.e.r....

(and many thanks to both of you and Karlo B. as well for hitting the "like" button.)

Comment by Silvana M Albano on October 26, 2013 at 10:47: Love those poppies!

Comment by Michael Chomse on October 26, 2013 at 10:18: Wow, Carolyn, that is beautiful. The foreground spotlight works so well on the poppies. Thumbutte is really impressive. Great sense of drama in this piece. Very well done.