Today Lupine & I went to Beaver Creek State Park. He played, jumping down a bank into the creek, while I painted en Plein Air. It was so cool & relaxing in the shade.
Just found your blog this morning and must say I love your work, partly because I'm familiar with many of the subjects and partly because I could never paint that way and envy anyone who can. Looking forward to seeing more.
When painting en plein air I’m drawn into a deeper sense of the beauty of the landscape. Capturing in paint some essence of God’s handiwork is an intriguing thrill. Shapes and colors change constantly via the elements, like a kaleidoscope turning as it is held up to the light. Sunlight and shadow, the movement of a breeze, makes painting en plein air so much more stimulating than painting from a photo.
I work to capture that flash of wonder the light reveals to me. Spontaneity contributes to the energy that comes through in my painting. My painting is a celebration of light and color. Light is a metaphor of Christ the creator. Light reveals color, exposing immediate substance. It reveals depth and detail. Light communicates relationships, revealing nuances that continuously change, yet have a timeless source. My Paintings are for sale in the sales gallery of Butler Institute of American Art & The Hoyt Art Center Gift Shop & on Etsy as "Pleinairimpressions". It is my privilege to be a participant in various juried artist shows, Denver Plein Air in Colorado, Ohio Plein Air Society, Butler Museum of American Art, & The Hoyt in New Castle, PA.
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Thank you Cliff. Wish I was still painting with you & Jon
Just found your blog this morning and must say I love your work, partly because I'm familiar with many of the subjects and partly because I could never paint that way and envy anyone who can. Looking forward to seeing more.
So good to hear from you, Craig. Hope to have more input from you in the future. Do you live in Columbiana County?
Yes, in E. Liverpool. Would like to talk to you about a possible exhibit at the Kent State Gallery in EL. Please email me craig@ovrac.com
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