This painting is done on 16x20 textured wood panel. It started out as a high horizon with a waterfall. The waterfall turned out great, but the negative space was not good. It reminded me a big brown dam, which is fine if your looking for a painting of a big brown dam. I kept on hearing Led Zepplins "When The Levee Breaks" in my head. Great song, but not the look I was going for. I ended up retexturizing everything and sculpting the trees in the process. I then applied multiple acrylic washes and glazes. I think this is much better. I love all the transparent layers! Blog:
Donna Holdsworth Contemporary Art. Thank you!
3 comments:
It's amazing, Donna! (To think there is a waterfall somewhere under there!) I'm struck by the bright highlights on the trees with a source you cannot see ... like a sun that has perhaps just dropped below the horizon, but is still glowing on the foliage. Very moody!
Lovely!
Haunting and beautiful.
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