Dancing in the Rain
Italian Lake Fountain
12" x 6"
Acrylic
This 12" x 6" painting was done plein aire (painting on site) at Italian Lake in Harrisburg, PA. It was a statue commissioned by Milton Hershey, which in that day became very controversial because of the nude figures. It ended up at Italian Lake, fortunately for many who enjoy it's beauty. There was a drizzling rain that morning, but I was under my easel umbrella under a tree. The fine rain did not bother me until the wind started to blow it in under the umbrella. Even this did not concern me, until I realized I was using the new interactive acrylic paint which becomes resoluable when wet. I soon packed up and left, but not before I realized some of the raindrops caused markings on my painting. And, to my delight gave it a more believable rainy, wet, splashing water look which I'm sure could not have been achieved without the weather conditions. To purchase contact Pat at patsfineart@hotmail.com If interested in viewing more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, visit my blog spot and web site at:
6 comments:
That painting is dancin'... just like the title!
I can hear the water! Love it!
WOW, this has amazing movement and energy. I love this, Pat. Hope to see you Friday!
So beautiful, Pat. Your use of teals and purple are always something that attracts me to your works. I love the story of the blowing rain too; how fortuitous!! Just gorgeous!
I remember this day Pat!! This was one of our first times "plein airing" together. I love this painting and it reminds me to persevere.
Thanks everyone, for all your wonderful comments.
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