The Woods at Noon

[Donna T]

I'm trying to get back to painting after my cross country move and now I have so many trees for inspiration. So many greens too! The light and shadow patterns change by the minute and I am enjoying studying them. I think I chose the square format so I wouldn't get distracted by the foreground and the sky. For better or worse I just wanted to paint a wall of trees. 16x16, oil on paper.

 

[Donna T]

This photo is a little blurry - sorry ‘bout that.

 

[Grapes]

Donna, l like how you painted the wall of trees! Beautiful

 

[Donna T]

Thank you Grapes. I took new photos but they are the same so it must be that I softened edges a little too much. It’s not as noticeable in life but I’ll definitely be aware of it in the future.

 

[Enyaw]

Great color and mood. Don’t forget the bird holes.

 

[PaintBoss]

Beautifully done. Dreamy. I think you’re really blessed to be around so much green and trees. Wonderful art inspiration but just good for the soul too. I hope you like your new place.

 

[Bartc]

Looks like a Klimpt.

 

[Donna T]

Thanks Wayne. Trying to get the feeling of sunlight required a LOT of yellow. I’ve seen turkey vultures coming out of those trees so I try to look alive!

Thank you Christine. I’ll take dreamy any day! I am still astounded by the amount of green here in Kentucky.

Bart, he is one of my favorites. Thanks for reminding me to study his work again.

 

[Kristen2026]

I agree. It has a dreamy softness. Very inviting scene.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Beautiful. Not commenting much as life is in the way right now. It is comforting to come here and see your work.

 

[Donna T]

Thanks Kristen. I’m thinking about adding more field because I have the space but that would disrupt the square format. Maybe I’ll see what happens.

Thank you Jo. I hope life treats you better soon. I miss seeing your pastels!

 

[Grapes]

I really like it the way it's - square. Looks so good

 

[Donna T]

I appreciate knowing that, Grapes. I was going for a more contemporary look so I thought the square might be good. But then I second guess it and wonder if the trees are too “in your face.” On to the next one!

 

[Terri]

A stunner! I love your choice of square format. You definitely got your "wall of trees" here.

It's a perfect capture of high noon lighting - super bright on the top, going dense and darker below. It's a bright and sunny day with the mystery within.

Great work!

 

[LizC]

Nice, I like the colors. I thought the blurriness was on purpose, it gives an impressionist style

 

[Donna T]

Thank you Terri. It’s nice having some trees to study now. They are good models.

Thanks Liz. Impressionistic blurriness might be my style.

 

[Terri]

It’s nice having some trees to study now. They are good models.

Yes, they are! No wandering off or needing to make a phone call.

 

[Donna T]

Terri, they will become nude models later in the year and I will appreciate them then just as much!

 

[bethany]

Very successful! I can see you are inspired by your new environment- well done!

 

[Donna T]

Thanks so much Bethany!