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Final paintings for 2009
By Anthony on Jan 23, 2010 | In Artwork | Send feedback »
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Well, these are the last paintings for 2009. I have one more on canvas that I'm putzing around with, waiting for a decent amount of time to paint, but since it's not finished, I'll call that the first of 2010.
I began most of these works in the time leading up to my Dad's illness, once the prognosis came back as metastatic kidney cancer, everything stopped, not only for myself, my artwork, but for my family. It took a good deal of time to get back behind the easel. Forgetting the stress of the funeral and memorial service, the amazing amount of work he left us with regards to his estate, the house, and also time to deal with our emotions, it has also been very difficult to accept that my Dad won't see any of the work I do in the future. I wish I had done more while he was still around.
These paintings were done in the late Fall, late September thru October. I found that my comfort zone was around 44 degrees Fahrenheit, without more appropriate attire. My hands freeze in a very short time at temperatures colder than this, making my technique clumsy and useless. Next winter I will be better prepared.
I went out quite often during this time, forcing myself to go out, even though there were times I'd rather stay home. And I'm glad I did, as I had a few good sessions. I felt compelled to make the most of the fall colors as the trees changed. I was able to revisit some of my regular haunts, to capture the change in seasons - Lake Michigan, Wilson Park, Whitnall Park, Jackson Park. There is a magical quality to the light at this time of year, the midtones are very subtle.
I have begun to plan for this year's plein air competition season. I am aiming to participate in a minimum of five competitions beginning in April, Beloit, Cedarburg, Wauwatosa, Oconomowoc and Downtown Milwaukee. I may also participate in some national events if I can afford the entrance fees. I think I need to sell some more paintings to help fund this. On that note, if you like what you see, all of these works are for sale, both the original artwork, and fine art prints. If you follow the link above, you can see the prints available online, and choose between different sizes and frames. If you are interested in the original artwork, please follow this link to choose the piece, and contact me with the ID# listed below each piece. I can arrange to have unframed work framed and set up for a viewing appointment.
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