Reflections in oils
April 8, 2014
And now for something completely different.
This painting is done from a photo of Rende’s. Normally I avoid working from his beautiful photos, since he has already made all the aesthetic decisions, there doesn’t seem to be any challenge in just copying them. But I needed a break from fruit (!) and the rippling water with reflections and that lovely red edge of the boat fascinated me.
I used oils but first painted an acrylic ground of that heightened turquoise which shines through most of the painting. My broad, synthetic brushes worked really well getting the large areas of water down, and frankly, this went quickly and more easily than my still lifes. I left a lot of it just as I first sketched it in, and am happy not to have overworked this one.
For more of Rende’s reflection photos, see this book.
April 8, 2014 at 11:31 am
I love that water.
April 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm
thanks Sonia.
April 14, 2014 at 10:09 am
I think it’s very good. Definitely something completely different, yet really well captured! I love the reflections – I wouldn’t be brave to even try to paint them… Frame it, as it deserves it’s own spot on some wall for people to enjoy it. K.
April 15, 2014 at 10:06 am
thanks for commenting Kristina. I haven’t framed anything yet. As the paintings are steadily getting closer to what I want to do, I might consider it. Good suggestion. Cheers, S