Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Pennsylvania Farm




This week's DSFDF challenge was a black and white photo of this tranquil rural scene which could be almost anywhere. I just got back at painting this morning and it felt great, as I really miss my time at the easel and of course on the computer doing a little blogging. 

oil on masonite 

8" x 6"

25 comments:

  1. Beautiful rendition, Vern! It looks so peaceful. I love it.

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  2. Nice subtle colors. Nice distance too. Nice painting!

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  3. Vern,
    I just found you through DSDF - beautiful piece and blog!

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  4. Very nice interpretation Vern...it looks peaceful and calm.

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  5. Wonderful color choices Vern! I look forward to seeing so many interpretations of Karin's subjects.

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  6. Beautiful, subtle colors Vern. Looks so peaceful. Someone in a high stress job should buy this for his office just to chill out.

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  7. It's wonderful, Vern! I especially love the bits of intense blue/violet in the background. Welcome back. :-) Liz

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  8. The blues and the burgandys really work well here Vern.

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  9. The close tones in this one really do bring on a relaxing mood. Great job with the challenge (as usual)!

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  10. Excellent job, Vern - I really like the colors you used.

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  11. Vern, your interpretations are always beautiful.

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  12. Great interpretation,lovely colours, nice to have you back.

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  13. Welcome back Vern, Great serene landscape LOVE it !

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  14. Such subtle colors... you really have a nice way with paint, Vern. SO NICE. This has a both muted and rich feel to it... those bits of pure ultramarine in the background really pop.

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  15. Great job on your submission. Really like the subtle hints of indigo, gives the painting a very soothing look.

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  16. This has a very nice feeling. Your colors are lovely and calm. Nice atmosphere too.

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  17. Splendid job! A serene peaceful place which you have captured brilliantly, definately the colour choices. Very clever. So good to have you back, too.

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  18. Thanks everyone for the warm and generous comments. It is so good to be back painting and enjoying the camaraderie of this fabulous group of bloggers.

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  19. Hi Vern - first thanks for stopping by my blog - I appreciate it! I love what you did with this DSFDF challenge - very peaceful. Great job!

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  20. Extremely well done, Vern! Very solid feeling!

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  21. I Vern,

    The perspective on this one is really convincing.
    I also find the tones to be quite natural/realistic.
    I might add that I'd prefer it with a shorter foreground before the sylos (sp?).

    Kind regards,

    José

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  22. Beautiful, Vern. I like the splashes of blue/purple and the close crop. Nice job!

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  23. This is a fantastic interpretation of the challenge Vern. I love the brushstrokes and your effective choices of color.

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  24. I really like the serene mood you captured with the colors on this. Makes me homesick for the mid-west.

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