Sometimes the best paintings are right in front of us. I found this melted patch of snow as I marched towards the forest to paint something like I've done before. But there it was, an abstract area of light and color broken by horizontal shadows. It wasn't part of my plan. There was already an idea in my head about what I was going to do. I suppose that's the lesson [to myself] – approach every painting with an open mind. I'm proud that I stopped to make a painting that wasn't like all the others I've done. I was standing in 24 inches of snow on a 15 degree day. I seriously did not want this painting to be a dog. The light was just too beautiful for that to happen. I went with my gut instinct and used the simple, most obvious idea – one which was right under my feet.
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Hey Ron--I love this painting. You captured it perfectly. Your blog inspired me to post one for the B&B. Here it is:
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And I got to see this painting while it was still in the works, the same day it was inspired! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteRon, this melt line is captured perfectly, beautiful... anniem
ReplyDeleteRon : I love this picture. What size is it? I want to see it in person when we return to Pittsburgh end of March. Can you hold on to it. It reminds me of what I am missing this month, but I would rather be warm. Regards,Bruce
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ReplyDeleteI love both winter scenes. especially the melt line. you took nothing and made it something
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ReplyDeleteRonnie, This may be my favorite painting you've done recently. It's naturalistic and abstract all at once. I love that!
ReplyDeleteNo dog here, Ron.
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