Monday, January 30, 2012

nice light

Scenes like this are common in Italian towns. Charm everywhere you look. I was attracted to the great light and the angle of it hitting the window. I was really out of my comfort zone when I was painting this but that is a good thing. You never learn if you don't stretch yourself.
I painted this on an 8 x 10" linen canvas.
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14 comments:

  1. Susan B HechtJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I have SO enjoyed your paintings...... always and especially as of late. My husband and I are planning our trip to Italy as we speak (or post) and your paintings make me feel like I'm already there!
    Beautiful work.....as always!
    :)

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  2. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    If that's how you paint when you're out of your comfort zone - WOW! Love the warmth, the pops of red/orange - love the ironwork - I just LOVE it!

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  3. Linda NicklesJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Carol, I cannot imagine anything that you paint would be "out of your comfort zone"! The light and shadows in this painting just glow!

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  4. Kathy CousartJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    The title of this painting is as UNDERSTATED as your ability to paint anything you want and well. Really love this one. Gorgeous light and shadow but you simplified and made it all about the light. Then you keep us looking to see such wonderful temperatures and little treasures hidden. A favorite!!!

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  5. Jennifer KoachJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I like the texture of the house and the shutter slats. Just enough information. You did a beautiful job on a deceptively complicated subject.

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  6. Mary Sheehan WinnJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I love what you did with this. It blasted off of the thumbnail blogroll like a shot. Fabulous composition and sense of light.

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  7. Helen CooperJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Lovely painting! The glow of light and the division of shadow and light is beautiful!

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  8. Autumn LeavesJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    I really like this, Carol! So much warmth emanating from a painting! You've done a beautiful job and I just want to see inside this home now!

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  9. Angela SullivanJanuary 31, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Yes you are right. It really is nice light and you captured it well.

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  10. Ann RogersJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Such a great color palette with incredible light and shadows

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  11. SheriartJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful light and texture.

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  12. Karen WernerJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Love the loose way you handled all the little pots. The pots in shadow are my favorite aspect.

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  13. Douglas ClarkJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    This painting has great harmony.

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  14. liz wiltzenFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Love your recent work Carol, gorgeous warm palette and skillful paint handling!

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