Tiny Landscape

[Leopoldo1]

I thought I would share this small corner of our landscape. This was done alla prima, about 4 hours in a shaded area where light was playing with shadow on the wild lupine flowers. It was exciting to get into paints again since I haven't picked up a brush in months. I guess I can blame it on summer, winter for me is more productive. I realized how much I missed the pleasure of paints versus the stresses of life. 14X20 oil panel. Thanks. :oL

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/20-Jul-2001/lupineoil2.jpg

[blondheim12]

Wonderful little jewel.
Linda

[LarrySeiler]

Very nice work Leopoldo! And four hours seems respectable in lieu of the size you used. My average plein air alla prima sizes are around 12 x 16, though an occasional 16 x 20.

Your work shows little "wrestling" that is....each stroke appears deliberate and direct. Therein may be the excellence that underlies this piece.

So...without wanting to risk to discourage myself...and having seen other works of yours, I have to ask what you are doing currently that keeps you at distance from painting? If I have a fear, I guess it would be to have my time so taken up by other things that there remains no time to paint.

Teaching K-12 art comes close, but I still manage. (knocking on wood).....

Larry

[Cherie]

Leo....I have admired all of your work.....and this is beautiful! :clap:

Glad to see you posting again. :D

[TPS]

Very nice piece, Leopoldo.

[Javier]

Leopoldo, your painting, "Tiny Landscape", is very nice. It is quiet, peaceful, and very pleasant to view. I am another person who is waiting to view your next post. Great use of the light.

The Best,

[Leaflin]

Leopoldo
This is such a wonderful piece.
I feel like I could reach into my monitor and pick them. :)

[Leopoldo1]

Originally posted by lseiler
So...without wanting to risk to discourage myself...and having seen other works of yours, I have to ask what you are doing currently that keeps you at distance from painting? If I have a fear, I guess it would be to have my time so taken up by other things that there remains no time to paint. Larry

Thanks all for your kind and encouraging words, it always feel good.

Larry, Well I run a business that takes up mornings mainly and that affords me quite a bit of time to paint in the afternoons and evenings. Pretty good deal, huh? I have no excuse. Procrastination has been my company lately along with minor depression, due to this state of inertia. I am working up with more small ones so I will be ready by attempting a very large painting of my rottweiler "Buster" actual life size, ascending into heaven with angel wings from the throws of pergatory. Should be interesting. The wifes idea! :oL

[LarrySeiler]

Well...a morning business that affords afternoon busy is quite the deal indeed! Admirable and envious.

They are extenuating circumstances that affect us all, and I pray you'll find the release you need soon. You are a talent, and your efforts are not wasted. Each piece is a testament and helps to establish for others a benchmark.

You know...

I was at my brother-in-laws this past week. I happened to see the latest catalog of Wild Wing's artists and artworks. Since I was part of this a few years ago, though did not have Wild Wings production of my prints hanging over my head...just originals, it really struck me.

Each image, (and there were many), was hard edge fine detail. Many in their smaller brochure size came off as dark. I did not see one artist's work that was painterly.

I perused thru a competitor's catalog...and saw only Martin Solberg's acrylic of a waterfalls and fishing Grizzly as showing some signs of change.

I am hopelessly captivated by painterly realism at this point in my life. I love how Carl Rungius had consistency of looseness in his landscapes with his wildlife.

Since I now have work back in one more wildlife art gallery, and they have encouraged me to try my hand at newer directions I will try a couple larger canvases trying to incorporate more my alla prima and plein air experiences.

I could not help but feel a bit of despair, and let out a sigh looking over those catalogues knowing that Mill Pond, Greenwhich, Wild Wings, etc., more or less set the standard of public expectation on wildlife art. And these are guys I feel were peers of mine.

I am excited that Jim Lamb has been doing quite well with his landscapes, though no mention of that by Wild Wings in lieu of his puppy prints.

Larry

[Leopoldo1]

Originally posted by lseiler
Each image, (and there were many), was hard edge fine detail. Many in their smaller brochure size came off as dark. I did not see one artist's work that was painterly.

I perused thru a competitor's catalog...and saw only Martin Solberg's acrylic of a waterfalls and fishing Grizzly as showing some signs of change.

I am hopelessly captivated by painterly realism at this point in my life. I love how Carl Rungius had consistency of looseness in his landscapes with his wildlife.

I could not help but feel a bit of despair, and let out a sigh looking over those catalogues knowing that Mill Pond, Greenwhich, Wild Wings, etc., more or less set the standard of public expectation on wildlife art. And these are guys I feel were peers of mine.

Larry, years back I too followed those publications and was captivated by artists like Robert Bateman and the such! I still love work by Solberg and Terpning where I find and see a free-er hand. I too am looking for painterly with visible signs of brushstrokes that shows a sureness and experience by the artist. That is my journey now. And of course we cannot forget Schmid which I believe is todays living master! :oL

[LarrySeiler]

Originally posted by Leopoldo


Larry, years back I too followed those publications and was captivated by artists like Robert Bateman and the such! I still love work by Solberg and Terpning where I find and see a free-er hand. I too am looking for painterly with visible signs of brushstrokes that shows a sureness and experience by the artist. That is my journey now. And of course we cannot forget Schmid which I believe is todays living master! :oL

ah yes....Schmid. Indeed...a master. When seeing one of his pieces in person, you understand you are seeing something rare of the human spirit today. A benchmark to be sure.

Larry

[cheapciggies]

Hiya,

I have some Lupin seedlings comming along nicely, when (if) they start to flower and in anyway fail to resemble your painting im going to get my money back!:)

[Leopoldo1]

Originally posted by lseiler
ah yes....Schmid. Indeed...a master. When seeing one of his pieces in person, you understand you are seeing something rare of the human spirit today. A benchmark to be sure.
Larry

Good for you Larry. I have yet to see any of his work live. Where did you catch Schmid's piece at?
:oL

[Leopoldo1]

Originally posted by cheapciggies
Hiya,

I have some Lupin seedlings comming along nicely, when (if) they start to flower and in anyway fail to resemble your painting im going to get my money back!:)

Oh, you are so kind ciggie, I am sure they will be find. They are Widespread in Western North America. They are poisonous and the greatest concentration of poison is in the seeds. Yet so beautiful but deadly! :oL

[Phyllis Rennie]

Leo, I love this. Been back to see it several times. Lupines are one of my favorite flowers but the reason I love your painting is that the freshness is outstanding! Phyl