12" x 16" Oil on Stretched Canvas
My new free standing studio is almost ready to show you but want to put the finishing touches on the outside before photographing. Maybe next week! MONDAY MORNING MAGNOLIAS is the first painting completed in this special new space!
Do artists ever tire of painting the magnolia tree's bounty? I realize this represents a rather trite still life subject, nevertheless, the enchanting beauty and fragrance is most seductive and I am weak. Thank you French Botanist Pierre Magnol for lending your name to this magnificent tree!
On the subject of tube colors, another exciting new color, at least "new" to me is Williamsburg's Cinnabar Green Light. Perfect for landscapes and portrait mixes. Years ago Grumbacher made a Thalo Yellow Green that was similar to this color. I was brokenhearted when it was discontinued. Today's Grumbacher Thalo Yellow Green is nothing like the original color. Williamsburg's Cinnabar Green Light comes close! It was used very sparingly in the magnolia leaves as they tend to be more blue green than yellow green but wanted to share the find.
Would enjoy hearing about your favorite oil colors.
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So crisp and clear, I can almost smell the fragrance; really gorgeous painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the information on the paints, I shall keep it in mind although, as my blog testifies, I'm back into Pen & Ink for a
series of drawings.
Look forward to viewing your new studio.
Lovely Post, thanks for sharing
Thank you, John, and thanks for visiting!
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