I painted this from an image in my library. I believe it was taken in San Luis Obispo, during one of their plein air events. I’m really enjoying a focus on large shapes where I can focus on color, value and design. I’m also getting looser with my brushwork, which is another skill I’m honing.
Enjoy!
I agree… reduction to BIG shapes can really strengthen one’s paintings. Leaving out the unnecessary stuff! Love this.
Ed, I really like this one. I struggle with simplifying, if that makes sense. Looks like to simplify would be simple, doesn’t it. 😉
This is one of your best!
definitely the way to go :>)
Thanks everyone for your encouraging comments!
Sweet!
Very strong Ed! We missed you at Telluride..
@Deborah – yes, my “year of learning, no shows” is paying off in some ways, but I am starting to miss the events, like Telluride. I guess that’s a good sign to get back into next year, although I’d much rather paint a winter event there. Wonder if that will happen.
Perfect.
Just perfect.