This is a commissioned painting I did last fall of a country store that is slated to be torn down so that the road can be widened. It has been closed for some time and the gas pumps long gone, but my client wanted to remember the store as it looked when her relatives operated it. She had it framed and presented it to them for Christmas. What a thoughtful gift.
The above painting is one of my forays into a more impressionistic style. It turned out well, I thought. As I tend to paint tight, my instructor occassionally throws one of these challenges at me to get me to loosen up. We have loads of fun on those days. But then, we have loads of fun no matter what we are painting.
So, what'cha think? Which style do you like better? Come on, let me know!
4 comments:
to me it isn't a question of style as much as subject matter and color/texture/mood. the first one is fun, has a great feel to it and feels very clear and intentional. the 2nd one feels more hazy and cluttered. so i like the first one the most!
Interesting reasoning, my friend. Thanks for taking the time to check them out and letting me know which one you liked. Sorry to be so slow in acknowledging your comment, tho. I'm being really lax these days.
I love them both! And I love your blog! I'm linking it from my blog, ok?
Hi pepper! So you like them both. Cool. Thanks for checking them out, and I'm honored you've linked me to your blog. Thank you! Hope you continue to visit and enjoy CR.
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