I have been in the mood to paint boats lately. Maybe it's the end of summer. At any rate, I have three pieces that I've finished and I really like. The blues are soothing and the paintings make me wish I was "there".
The first two are based off of a photo I've had for a long time. I've painted something similar before, that sold quickly. So, I thought I'd revisit these canoes: once larger and another time in a higher "key". In "Boats on Blue II", notice that there are tiny "pops" of burnt orange in the dark shadows. It's like the painting isn't finished for me, until I can figure out the "odd man out" color that really sets the work off. I once took a cooking class in New Orleans where they were talking about using spices in food. There are flavors that are similar, but for a really phenomenal dish, you need a little bit of an "odd man out" flavor -- a spice that is opposite but complementary at the same time. This is what I try to accomplish when using color in my work. I am very happy with the results and will apply a gloss varnish on these for a really nice watery effect.
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| "Boats on Blue II", 24x24" acrylic on gallery canvas, $350. |
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| "Canoe Trio", 12x12" acrylic on gallery canvas, $95. |
Secondly, I have really been wanting to paint some sailboats. I don't sail, but I have a dear friend and also a neighbor that do. Something about flying over the water, with no motor noise, has got to be wonderful. I tried to keep the colors airy and breezy and I think I did well with that. I still had to pop some tan and darker blue in there to make it interesting.
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| "Sails on the Bay", 12x24" acrylic on gallery canvas, $200. |
Enjoy the last few weeks of warm weather! Can you believe that Labor Day is next weekend????
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