Saturday, December 05, 2009

Nature's Decorations

Detail
Acrylic on 5x7 hardboard.

The reference photo was provided by Beth for the WDE at Wet Canvas.

I see so much amazing art on the net that every once in a while I give myself the challenge to try something in their style. This is the case for this painting. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the fantastic artist, Robert Genn. I tried to emulate his way of interpreting a landscape and insert decorative color.

The red highlights on the scene reminded me of Christmas lights.

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Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

13 comments:

  1. Very nice. Yes these red highlight are so festive.

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  2. Great colors.I am amazed how much you van do on such a little space, Dean!The glow of sun is really dramatic.

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  3. What a lovely painting that highlights each of the beautiful gifts God gives us if we just open our eyes and see and appreciate. Glorious, Dean.

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  4. Thank you, Dominique! Appreciate it!

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  5. Hi, Arti...Funny, but I don't even think about the painting's small size until I'm done with it.

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  6. Very true, Autumn...One can actually look in any direction and see God's creations...His gifts.

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  7. Beautiful painting. The sky id really dramatic and draws me right in.

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  8. So different from what you usually do, and so very well done Dean! Wonderful colours.

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  9. Very beautiful, Dean. Indeed, well done.

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  10. wow dean
    love the drama in this
    its glowing!

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  11. Dean, by George, you've done it. I'm familiar with Robert Genn's work.

    I checked back through the blog as I've been out of town. All the work is just wonderful. Love your people. And the chicken was a perfect Thanksgiving gift to all of us.

    I am curious how you decide when to paint with oil and when to choose acrylics. I am just starting to do some work with acrylics and I'm not sure how they fit in with my watercolors.

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  12. Very nice Dean, I like the colors you used in here.

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  13. I like the colors....very appealing!

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