I don’t usually talk about how much I like a piece that I’ve done! Not my style, exactly but today I want to! I just posted one of my variation studies on Daily Paint Works. I painted it while I was demonstrating in NYC last month. It’s a simple little piece, and after I’d done it, I liked it. It seemed just o.k. at the time. But today, when I’d finished posting it on DPW, I saw something pretty special in it. The quality of light that I’d captured was darn nice; something special. It wasn’t really intended or at least planned, but I really love the light streaming into the middle ground near the trees; it’s cool! Every now and again, you get to catch a little magic! It’s what keeps me going back to the easel, again and again.
I also like that the marks for the river are so strong. I didn’t mess around here. It’s simple and direct. I also like the limited palette. Of course, I’m so amazed that this little composition continues to enchant me and call to me! It’s quite a gift!
This piece is available on Daily Paint Works http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/marla-baggetta/variation-311/272764
4 Responses
How wonderful, Marla! Simple, and yes…enchanting!
It is a beautiful piece, you are right. I love the dark-blue trees. 🙂
Capturing the essence of a scene is not an easy task…but for the well practiced eye and hand, it often becomes a moment of magic. You caught that in this piece.
This piece is everything you have mentioned to me too. It caught my eye. Thank you for creating it, sharing it and telling us how much it means to you! So simple and gorgeous.