Last week was my school vacation week, and although February, we had some record-breaking days here in Boston, in the low 70s. My friend, Marianne, and I headed in to Boston to paint for the afternoon. It was a stunning afternoon, filled with families and laughter and the optimism and walking-with-head-up that comes with sunlight and warmth and the promise of spring. I have a little more work to do on the painting, but it was great to be out exploring shapes, values, and the interesting leaf-free trees against the backdrop of buildings. Below are some images of the painting in process.
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Not sure why but getting an exquisite Victorian feel with this piece, Jody. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Autumn Leaves. I see what you're saying. I think it's the purple/green harmony which reminds me of color harmonies in William Morris designs of that era.
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