Winter Rains

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Comment by Roena King on October 16, 2010 at 10:19

Oh, boy.......that is great. I totally understand the 3 hairs concept. I too am trying to get over that though. There are guys on TV that paint and do a wonderful job with huge brushes. I think it is what you get used to working with. Next time, you might figure out how to do more details with the same brush. Ro

Comment by Holly Pilgrim on October 16, 2010 at 9:25

By the way, this whole thing was done with a 2" brush.... I am usually using little "three hair" brushes..

Comment by Holly Pilgrim on October 16, 2010 at 9:22

This painting is different from any other I 've done. I had a hard night, from arthritic pain, and was up most of the night. I decided to "try" to paint an abstract... I am not good at abstracts, but I thought it would take my mind off the bad night. But when it comes to abstract, I can't seem to go there - it 'turns into something".... so I painted this in an hour and a half, and had no plan--- this was a right brain painting for sure. My camera is not great, there is actually more color in this than shows, on my monitor at least, but not a lot more. People seem to like it, so I have left it alone. I think the mountains have that infused light that Richard talked about...
It was Really hard to name because everyone who sees it has a different opinion whether it's rain, smoke, mist, fog or what... :-) Thanks a lot for your comments, you have given me some things to think about....

Comment by Roena King on October 16, 2010 at 9:07

Your clouds are just amazing. I really like your "touch" for the irrigular land on the mountains. They look so natural and real. I like the reflection at the end of the lake. I can't quite make out (monitors of computers do not do justice to art work) the mid ground lake-shore line. This misty look being obscured by the rain is what you are after? One trick I use I learned a few years (ha ha a million years ago) back was when I owned a print by Charles Frace' of the Lion and its Mate. You could see every part of that print/painting even in dim light. So, my suggestion to you is to view this painting in dim light and see if you can see "all that you wanted the viewer to make out or view". If not adjust the values, add a few more details, etc until you are satisfied. I also like the colors you selected for this rainy mood. Ro