Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"Fenced In"

8 x 10
oil on gessoed hardboard

One of the problems most artists have is knowing when to just stop, and realizing that a painting is finished. Some of us tend to keep "messing" with it and end up overworking the detail. Didn't have that problem with this one. A cold front started moving in about mid way through this and the wind kept getting stronger and stronger, when one last gust blew easel and everything over. Okay, painting is finished at that point! 
Thanks to my thoughtful husband for suggesting a weekend trip to East Texas for some plein air painting for me and some photography for him. This was painted just north of Paris, Texas.
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7 comments:

  1. carol morgan carmichaelFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    What a sweet husband! Really like this painting Ann. Glad you had to quit because it stayed fresh. You are really getting into the swing of plein air. Good for you!

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  2. Linda PoppleFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Very nice, Ann! Love the fence and the looseness.

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  3. martinealisonFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Ce cher mari mérite aussi des félicitations de vous avoir accompagnée dans votre démarche artistique...
    Le résultat avec cette jolie toile est très plaisant et j'aime la manière que vos fils barbelé dansent dans votre nature en fête...
    Bisous

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  4. Karen BrusonFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    You kept it very fresh as a result. Nice job.

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  5. Kathy CousartFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love this one just as it is- glad the wind encouraged your stopping point:) Really lovely.

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  6. Autumn LeavesFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    I love when you paint landscapes, Ann. This one is gorgeous, right down to that rusted tin roof on the distant building. The skies have captured the weather and provided a beautiful light for this one.

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  7. s thompsonFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Every plein air piece that you post is better than the last one. I think you are mastering it! This one is great - I love it.

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