Wednesday, August 4, 2010

A great day in the studio ... capturing the humid sun - David Bottini, paintings 'for Gabriel'



Ok, first, bear with me in my daily posting. I loved back in my art school days when there were people around and a spontaneous discussion in your studio was a daily event. So, my posts have made me feel like I am inviting peers into my studio for a look : )
Such a stifling hot day - helped me to push my light in an attempt to dissolve the forest - a shimmering immateriality. Getting closer to where I can begin to clarify the foreground - and exaggerate the contrasts of sharp versus soft focus.
This is a 24 X 36" stretched linen ... have not decided on a title (it was from a recent hot morning wander along the river.)
Thanks for indulging me with a "visit" - guess I should keep a pot of coffee brewing for guests.

4 comments:

Julie Riker said...

Hello David,
I miss those art school days too - there was always a lively and inspiring discussion of art going on. Your paintings are beautiful and I look forward to seeing more and getting to know you.

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

Yup, I like decaf! It is nice to share ideas... Lovely work!

Unknown said...

I think I read somewhere in your blogs, that Gabriel is your grandfather. If I am correct, your grandfather's spirit is in every branch, blade of grass and in every tree you paint. I'm impressed and sure he's guiding you every step of your journey.

Bottini - Classic Realist Landscape said...

Thanks for the comments ... always appreciated.
Yes - Gabe was my Italian grandfather (my profile pic is he and myself way back when cars had fins)