Monday, August 10, 2009

Sunday Morning



10 x 5-1/2 Oil on Canvas Mounted on Board

Oh My Goodness! At the last minute I decided to attempt Karin Jurick's DSFDF Challenge for weeks 44 and 45 and immediately found myself so far out of my comfort zone a map was needed just to stay on track! First of all, in order for the painting to be the least bit "Romantically Realistic" (as is my style), the power poles and lines had to go. Right? Maybe not... I see many artists worked them into charming design elements as did Karin in her piece. I seem to have lost the depth and rolling hills! Darn! And I tried to create a focal point by placing a red car near the traffic light in the left corner. Not many cars on my street so guess it had to be Sunday morning, thus the title.

Whew! So this is why it's called a challenge!
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16 comments:

  1. Mark BridgesAugust 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I think your shadows are fantastic.

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  2. dominique eichiAugust 12, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    great depth in your piece, well done.

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  3. CindiAugust 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    wow rosemary!!! good for you i tried and tried to find a little spot in that challenge that called my name.. but didnt. ilove waht you have done.. clapping my hands here.. you done good!! great building and wonderful idea on the red car!!

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  4. RosemaryAugust 13, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Thank you Mark and Dominique! Believable shadows and depth were difficult to achieve in this piece. Guess I need to do more street scenes for practice. Appreciate your comments!!!

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  5. RosemaryAugust 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Thanks Cindi! I almost didn't take the challenge! Your kind words cheer me on (clapping hands helps too!) Now I'm going to check out your strawberry shortcake!

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  6. RuthAugust 13, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Rosemary. Don't know how I've missed your site before. After your comment on my blog re: the SanFran...challenge, I visited your site. Wow! I LOVE your "stuff". Your slideshow at the top of your sidebar caught my eye. With each progressive window, my jaw dropped lower and lower. Beautiful, beautiful work!
    Re: your DSFDF SF rendition. I don't agree with you that you've "lost" the depth and rolling hills. They read well(the colors on your street produce depth). One's eye follows right down the street to the far reaches of the bay which is definitely off in the distance. The movement down the street, a little off center and to the right is perfect. One thing that might make you happier with the depth is on the right of the street almost to the end where there is a wider section of street, add trees along there to fill in the street and make it gradually smaller as it reaches back to the bay -which creates distance depth as in the perspective of looking down the railroad rails which I'm sure you have seen. The colors you have in your shadows are super. I think I'll go back now and include those in my rendition. Because I'm so impressed with your work and your blog, I've signed on as a follower. (Have really resisted doing that and have done that with only a very few blogs that intrigue me) If you'd like to do the same on mine, I'd be truly honored.

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  7. RuthAugust 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Sorry, Rosemary, I just went back to my blog and saw that your have become a follower. Is it OK if I put a link to your site on mine? I'd love to have those who visit mine have a chance to go to your blog. Well worth the visit. Ruth

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  8. Silvia Williams Paints WatercolorsAugust 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Rosemary, looks as if your piece went over well. I like your colors and the overall feeling. You really succeeded in getting out of your comfort zone.Way to go. Silvia

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  9. Carol HorzempaAugust 13, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Rosemary, I think your painting has a lot of depth and love your colors, especially how you handled the shadows. Great Job!

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  10. Claire Beadon CarnellAugust 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    I absolutely love the colors in this - gives it such a wonderful depth and atmosphere. Really like this one a lot!

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  11. FitFoodieMeghaAugust 19, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Excellent! I love the depth in this painting..:)
    -Megha
    Color Pencil Drawing: Lord Krishna with his mother

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  12. RosemaryAugust 19, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Wow Ruth! Thanks! I really appreciate your comments and like your idea about adding the trees. I think we have a mutual admiration thing going on here! Your work is great and your blog quotes and commentary are thought provoking and useful. I definitely intend to keep up with what you are doing! Thanks again!

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  13. RosemaryAugust 19, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Silvia, Carol and Claire, Thank you so very much! This one was a struggle for me and your positive comments mean a lot!

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  14. RosemaryAugust 19, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you, Megha! Your color pencil sketch of Lord Krishna with his mother is delightful!
    I appreciate your comments.

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  15. RosemaryAugust 19, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Megha, I just now see that you signed on to follow my blog!! Thanks!

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  16. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comAugust 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    You did a great job with this challenge!

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