"Open Meadow" | 8" x 10" | Oil On Canvas Panel
Available at www.KimVanDerHoek.com
©2012 by Kim VanDerHoek
This was a fun exercise I had my students do -
we painted most of this view upside down. The lesson was how to
simplify your painting into masses. Once
everyone put the big shapes down onto their canvases most of the painting was
complete. I actually heard a few gasps when we turned them right side
up and they looked like landscapes. After that we added a few details
to bring it all together. It was such a good lesson that I think I saw a
few light bulbs light up over my students' heads.
This meadow is located in Sonoma, California and it is part of a nearby
farm. It is a peaceful spot, just a short ways away from a very busy
highway.
The challenge of painting this area is, knowing how to mix a wide variety of greens in order to create the illusion of reality and depth on the canvas. I did my best to let as many brush strokes show as possible, which helps give the painting a spontaneous and fresh feeling.
The challenge of painting this area is, knowing how to mix a wide variety of greens in order to create the illusion of reality and depth on the canvas. I did my best to let as many brush strokes show as possible, which helps give the painting a spontaneous and fresh feeling.
(You may not reproduce this image in any way without my permission.)
1 comment:
Great idea, I love the result and it's aptly named!
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