Rice Creek winter II, 6″ x 6″, oil on panel
I’m still adjusting to the change in perspective. The proportion of land to sky has greatly shifted with this lower viewpoint from a kayak. It allows for more detail in the trees and water, but the skies are less dominant. Since the paintings are about the mood of a place, and I give so much importance to the role of sky for this function, I wonder if it’s the most effective way to go about capturing this area. On the other hand, I also paint about how small we are in this world of ours, and I really feel that in this painting.
Very beautiful and poétic paintings!! I can add you on my blog if you want. Régis
Comment by Régis Pettinari — June 1, 2009 @ 10:49 am
Merci, Regis (sorry, only ‘accent’ on my keyboard is wrong direction)–it would be a pleasure to be added on your blog and I will return the favor if you like. I have not been in Paris since 1994 but the subtle color of your paintings feels just as I remember it. Very nice. Susan
Comment by Susan Downing-White — June 1, 2009 @ 2:31 pm