This past month, I’ve been reading through the book "The Life and Works of Thomas Cole", written in 1856. Thomas Cole is generally viewed as the original artist of the Hudson River School. His love and wonder for American natural scenery, in spite of trips to Europe, was very deep. His connection to the intricate facets of forest streams, mountain views, and seacoasts was very personal. I’ve found his outlook about the natural world to be akin to my own and this reinforces my sense of connection to this important group of artists.
I finally completed the painting "Light upon a Forest Stream" and have added it to the "New Pieces" page. I didn't think I'd ever complete this one, but enjoyed the levels of detail and contrasts of lighting. I also added an image of the painting "Light within the Wave". Exploring the dynamics of surf on larger canvases puts me right there in the water.
I finally completed the painting "Light upon a Forest Stream" and have added it to the "New Pieces" page. I didn't think I'd ever complete this one, but enjoyed the levels of detail and contrasts of lighting. I also added an image of the painting "Light within the Wave". Exploring the dynamics of surf on larger canvases puts me right there in the water.
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