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February 24, 2019 at 4:38 pm #469651
oldglory
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This is another memory painting … or as Corot called them, “Souvenirs” –

As a young boy my constant companion was my Beagle “Clinch Mountain Jake” … I just called him Jake – We were always together … inseparable partners –

This painting depicts Jake and me roaming our favorite stomping grounds in Southern Appalachia where I grew up –

Painting: Oil on canvas glued to hardboard, 12 x 16; Palette: Yellow Ochre, Indian Red, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Terre Verte, Ultramarine Blue, a smattering of Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cremnitz –

Comments and suggestions always welcome –

Thank you for viewing – Hud
February 24, 2019 at 11:03 pm #787769
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This is beautiful, Hud. That white tip of the beagle-tail is sure a familiar sight! I can just about hear the frantic sniffing, followed by a burst of howling and running after a trail. Love the story behind this painting. You always have a soft, dreamlike touch to your paintings. A very wonderful, very recognizable style. Well done!

Jenna

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February 25, 2019 at 5:13 am #787772
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I too, like your soft, dreamy style. And your subject matter. Here you have the immediacy of the foreground and hope in a distant future. I especially like the central tree.
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February 25, 2019 at 6:48 am #787773
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Jenna: Thank you very much – Yes, Jake was a very important part of my young life; thus, it is time to pay homage to him –

I sincerely appreciate your visiting and commenting –

Hud
February 25, 2019 at 6:55 am #787774
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ntl: Thank you very much … I moved that main tree three times … finally got it planted … pleased you like it –

Appreciate you stopping by and visiting –

Hud
February 25, 2019 at 8:56 am #787770
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Really nice painting there, Hud.

Has a Hudson River School feel to it…like an Asher B. Durand work. :thumbsup:

Todd

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February 25, 2019 at 9:48 am #787775
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Todd: Thanks very much … I have always admired that particular school of painting … not that what I do compares … but they are worth studying if one desires to paint landscapes –

Appreciate your visiting and commenting –

Hud
March 6, 2019 at 2:43 pm #787768
Skyenorth
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Lovely painting Hud, love that open vista. The central tree is beautifully painted. It does indeed have the feel of a Hudson River School painting. Well done!:thumbsup:

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March 6, 2019 at 3:04 pm #787776
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Caroline: Thank you so much … pleased you stopped by – There are a couple of “housekeeping” items I would like to correct in the painting … just have not had the time since posting it … been battling winter storms – Hopefully, before this week is out I can make the corrections –

Again , appreciate you visiting –

Hud
March 6, 2019 at 4:24 pm #787771
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NIce work Hud – reminds me of an old English style of painting, very nice work.

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March 6, 2019 at 8:30 pm #787777
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Richard: Thank you very much … appreciate you viewing and commenting –

I suppose this area where I grew up ( also referred to as the Southern Highlands ), which was settled by the English, Scots and Irish, reminded them of their home country – My family, who immigrated from England, settled in this area in 1640 … thus, maybe this is why it has an “Old English” look to it –

Again, thanks for visiting –

Hud
March 6, 2019 at 11:15 pm #787767
Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA
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I like the story and style. I like the point of view with the gate open to the world beyond. Lovely…..

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March 7, 2019 at 4:53 am #787778
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Jo: Thank you … yes it was a wonderful world we entered through that gate … great memories –

Hud
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