Friday 4 August 2017

Olive Trees near the Falaise

Olive Trees Near the Falaise
20" x 24" - acrylic on canvas - $300
This is the first canvas I completed after my return from Provence in June. The first time I painted in this spot (near the Falaise de Lioux) was in 2012 and though what I painted then was not exactly stellar, I did photograph these particular trees and once home painted a canvas that I really liked, eventually sold, but forgot to photograph!  This year I took more photos and when I began to paint opted for a more natural interpretation.  I was quite happy with the result and in particular the sense of light and heat, and brush strokes suggesting fluttering olive leaves and the grasses below.





7 comments:

  1. I love it, just beautiful. Hope your August is off to a good start xx

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    1. Hi Dani,
      Thanks!! Painting is starting to go well (stay tuned) but weather - oh dear - yuck! Have fun on The Rock.

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  2. wonderful the trees langcape
    have nice weekend
    Elke

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    1. Thank you Elke! I hope you are having a nice weekend too.

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  3. A thing of beauty!! Love your olive trees!!

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  4. Thanks Chris. Your comments are much appreciated.

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