Sunday, January 16, 2011

Flatrock, 34 x 50, oil on canvas, by Ron Donoughe

About a year ago my identical twin brother Don took an interesting winter photo. I liked it so much that it inspired the above painting for his office. He lives in San Francisco, which is where I'm painting this week. I normally don't work from photos that were taken by others, but Don and I have a similar sense of landscape aesthetic so it seems natural to collaborate. The image was taken north of Lock Haven in Clinton County. We are currently working together on images of the Bay Area. Here is an interesting online interview about Don and his design process.

http://www.iup.edu/magazine/exclusives/page.aspx?id=103563

7 comments:

blah said...

Really like this! Very nice!

Mary Beth Brath said...

Thanks for sharing the article about Don. It was so nice to meet him this summer when you came to Mechanicsburg. Beautiful painting as usual Ron. The mood and atmosphere are very strong.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

This is a fantastic painting, Ron. The design elements in it are so appealing - my eye just travels around in the painting enjoying everything it sees!

Autumn Leaves said...

Gorgeous landscape, Ron!

Debra Kreiger said...

Beautiful painting Ron. Thanks for sharing that wonderful article. What a wonderful connection to have with your brother.

Unknown said...

Beautiful painting- great article!

Cecelia Lyden said...

Lock Haven, NY?