Orchard IV
Pastel painting of a close-up view of ripe apples on a tree in autumn.
Pastel painting 25.5 inches x 12.5 inches $850 (Giclee prints are available)
Spent a bit of time in the studio this week to finish up a pastel painting that has been languishing on my easel for months. This is part of my Orchard Series that I started early this year. I’ve finished 4 of them so far and am really happy with the results.
As some of you may already know, I am obsessed with what I call “micro landscapes”– extreme closeup views of various scenes in nature. (See my RiverStones and TreeScape Series) I like painting recognizable subjects that are cropped so tightly, they almost become abstract in composition. I hope to add 4 or 5 more paintings to the series this year. The first two will be exhibited in an exhibit at Tvedten Fine Art beginning in late July.
July 11th, 2010 at 12:51 am
You already know I like the apple series. Just thought I would let you know I’ve enjoyed looking at the plein air work you’ve done this summer.
July 11th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Thanks so much Dan! I love plein air season. It keeps me painting constantly. However, I tend to ignore my studio work during the summer months so was happy to get this piece finished!