Well, I'm finally up with the times! I now have a new blog ... so thanks for visiting. I'll be posting periodically as I get the hang of this. Hopefully more frequently than not.
Two weeks ago, I was out in the Anza Borrego desert painting for their 3rd annual plein air invitational. It was a fun event, and good to see all the returning artists again. After a week of painting for the show, I decided to do a small experimental series titled "A Day in the Desert". Each of these three 6x8 paintings were completed in the exact same spot at three different times of day: dawn, noon and about 4:30 pm. Anza Borrego has some amazing color shifts throughout the day, and seeing the finished series is a reminder of how beautiful the desert can be.
After each painting was completed, it was put away until the series was complete, so not to be influenced by what I had painted hours earlier. Enjoy!
These are great. Nice... Glad you are "on board" as a blogger!
ReplyDeleteThanks for becoming a blogger. These are so interesting. It is so amazing how atmoshere and light can make the same scene so different as the day progresses. What a great lesson, thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat paintings! I'm glad you've come on board as a fellow blogger!! Looking forward to seeing more fabulous paintings!
ReplyDeleteHi Greg, Welcome to Blog Land! I've been posting a painting blog for a while and it's a lot of fun. It will be great to be able to see your new works much sooner.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for organizing the "returning student" paintout. It was a lot of fun and you were (as always) very helpful!
Cheers...
There you go again Greg, giving your time to help fellow painters. I won't miss your blogs, they will be a teaching tool. fleurette
ReplyDeleteI love the early morning light, neat idea. very envious about the returning student paintout but great of you for doing it.
ReplyDeleteI live in Borrego Springs (and was lucky enough to host Greg) -- he has captured the color of the morning mountains EXACTLY. We love this series.
ReplyDeleteHey, welcome to the blog world Greg! Since I'm a fan I'm looking forward to seeing each post and reading your thoughts on each painting. You are a fantastic teacher and so generous with your time and advice that I'm sure your blog will be well followed!
ReplyDeleteThis desert series is neat to see. I can tell exactly what time of day each was painted. In the late afternoon painting the hills are so warm and saturated compared to the foreground but it really reads well as distant hills with fading light on them.