'Fields of Tranquility'
Oil on Archival Panel
12 x 16
This is a painting I would call mostly plein air and part
'plein air-conditioned'. I went back to Gettysburg the other
day to paint again in the area around Plum Run and the Trostle
Farm and got much of this painting blocked in when some
not so 'tranquil' clouds started to move in. I decided to
pack up my gear while the weather was still friendly, and
headed home to my studio and finished the painting while
the visuals of the area were still very prominent in my
mind and the paint was still wet.
mind and the paint was still wet.
As with all areas of the Gettysburg Battlefield, the reality of
today is so dramatically different from those early
days in July 1863. It is such a peaceful, almost reverent
place now, and my hope is that this painting honors
those who perished here.
those who perished here.
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Claire Beadon Carnell
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7 comments:
Beautiful painting! Love the distant fields.
This is just lovely, Claire - the peacefulness is palpable. It says so much about the contrast you mention.
I remember this spot very well; you've created a lovely work of art.
Absolutely gorgeous Claire! I love the zig-zig fence that carries your eye into the distance.
Claire, this is a fantastic painting! The depth, the slope of the land and the fence-all perfect! I look at it and can almost see those clouds move.
I enjoy the depth as well Claire. The eye has a nice, easy pace getting to the very back.
Thanks so much, everyone. I am excited to say that I am going back to paint on the Gettysburg Battlefield again this week, and the weather looks promising!
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