Thursday, August 23, 2012

God's Handiwork, landscape, oil painting by Vonnie Kohn


 "God' Handiwork"
oil on canvas
18 x 24"

It's been awhile since I have posted on my blog. I've been fortunate to do some plein air painting through the summer, although we've had record high temperatures here in Texas. When traveling, it is not wise to advertise, so I find it more advisable to post after returning home.  Our state is known for its beautiful sunsets. Luckily this image was very local for me...in my back yard. Even with drought conditions, we have had clouds rolling in from time to time.Noticing the beautiful light touching the clouds, I quickly set up my portable easel in the back yard. Painting "en plein air" requires fast observation as the light changes about every 15 seconds. My emphasis in the painting was concerned with placement of color and correct values in the horizon of the trees. The camera cannot capture the darker shadows accurately..it translates as black in the image. Plein air is the most effective manner of painting to record true color. Evidently the painting was a success...it received an award in the Weatherford Peach Festival Fine Art Show, 2012!

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4 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow,Vonnie,that's so beautiful I know I have taken many good sunset photos right in your yard!!

Vonnie Kohn said...

Wish you were here to take some more..:). Thanks Ann..love ya!

Vonnie Kohn said...

Wish you were here to take some more..:). Thanks Ann..love ya!

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