Friday, April 8, 2011

Hazy Skyline by Julie Riker

6x12 oil

I am pleased to announce that this painting was recently awarded 2nd place in the Mechanicsburg Art Center's spring juried show.  This was painted at the West Fairview boat launch directly across the Susquehanna from Harrisburg and the capitol.  It is a view I have attempted to paint several times and have always had difficulty with pushing the buildings back in space, but on this particular day the hazy atmosphere reduced everything to shades of gray.  It was one of those rare moments when I finished a painting in just a few hours and did not feel it needed any more work.

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14 comments:

Taryn Day said...

Great painting- great atmosphere, interesting subject and I love the long shape of the canvas.

Patricia A. Griffin said...

Job well done.

Cecelia Lyden said...

Congratulations Julie--Such a nice job of capturing that morning on the river.

Amy Lindenberger said...

Beautiful job, Julie - congratulations!

Debra Kreiger said...

Congratulations Julie! Well deserved!

Ron Donoughe said...

Congratulations Julie! Nice harmony of limited color.

Bertie Brown said...

Truly a special work that we artists seek for and sometimes get to experience! Congratulations!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Congratulations, Julie! It's a beautiful painting.

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

congratulations! I love it when a painting just comes together... Nicely done.

Christine Marx said...

You sure did nail it. It's beautiful!

Autumn Leaves said...

As this piece came into view via scrolling, I said, "Wow!" I love skylines and this is a beauty, especially nestled off the water as it is. Beautiful work and congratulations, Julie!

Joe Kluck said...

congrats kid well done

Steve Wetzel said...

Very nice Julie...beautiful job. Very atmospheric painting. I like the way you handled the subtle changes in the buildings to add shadow and depth to the cityscape. It was a challenge getting that all captured on 6x12. Very nicely done!

Unknown said...

I saw your painting this past weekend and think it looks even better in person. Congratulations Julie, WTG!