Bridge
9" x 12"
acrylic on canvas
I finished this up and wanted to post it. This is a view of one of two large and long bridges here in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties. This particular bridge is the Parrott's Ferry Bridge and crosses the New Melones Reservoir. I am fairly certain that if you want to get from where I live to Columbia or Sonora one way or another you have to cross one of these two bridges. There may be another route but it is likely longer and a little more cumbersome.
Since I don't paint a lot of water this was challenging. I do wish I had some field notes for this particular aspect of the scene but I don't. You can bet that I do now though! I took some notes this morning on my walk at Hogan Lake. Similar idea. Nothing like some real life observation:)
OK, I have a couple of things going on this week and I hope to start a new painting. Hannah and I have a date with the vet and I have a date with the dentist. Let me know what you are up to if you can.
Libby
ha ha -- is that a warning to me? it's probably not as ominous as you make it look from that low angle...
ReplyDeleteYour bridge and water has a very Monet feeling to it! :)
ReplyDeletegreat job on this, Libby! I agree with Beena - very impressionistic!!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the architectural artistry you've been sharing for awhile. What a treasure of local scenes, information and memories. You render these buildings and other structures with such accuracy, yet the artistic element is there in the colors and creative editing you do. I love your idea of an "art wall." To see several of these paintings together "en masse" gives you, I'll bet, a real sense of accomplishment.
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