Busy studio - new paintings underway - David Bottini

Been enjoying both the weather (wanderings and being sequestered in the studio) and the energy that precedes some busy months ahead.

Several new paintings underway - both new studies as I get-to-know subjects and refinements of subjects I have worked through earlier iterations.

Photos show some large paintings underway {odd angle - one is laying flat in pic} as well as two studies - one complete and one nearing resolution.

(Upcoming: part of a group exhibit in CC Philly in Aug., featured artist exhibit in Sept. - first local exhibit in over a year)

Feeling energy today ... process on new paintings David Bottini (paintings 'for Gabriel)

Really feeling some good energy in the studio - cool overcast day is a nice change - makes being inside working so comfortable.

Moved back to a large painting from along the Susquehanna - a humid and brilliant July day - the intersection and abstracted pattern of the backlighted forest has me working to keep some loose and scumbled brishwork in-place. Making progress - one shot was this morning after a few hours (bottom) - other pic (top)is from 10 minutes ago - love when the cylinders are all firing : )

David Bottini, for Gabriel ... daily progress working through a few paintings.

Having a good week in the studio - largest piece on my easels is proving a pleasant challenge - building the layers and depth as the brilliant summer light dissolves the background and enhances the contrast of the middle and foreground shadows. Water is always a fun challenge - suggesting the flow, flicker, and translucency without loosing the gesture and brushwork.

Also made progress on a small canvas - the lush full summer saturation and glorious morning sun animating the layers of forest.

I will post again in a few days - hopefully one or two of my four in-process will be resolved : )