Sunday, July 19, 2009

Waiting


This was a great figurative challenge from DSFDF that I finished about a week ago. I painted this outside on my deck in the brilliant sunshine, effectively making this my first plein air painting with an asterisk. I used a reference photo instead of what lay before me, so I'm thinkin' this probably does not qualify...but it sure was fun painting outside. 
 
oil on canvas panel 

8" x 10"
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19 comments:

  1. Diana MarshallJuly 19, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Cool painting, looks like he's ready for a snooze, I like your cropping of the subject.

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  2. Edward BurtonJuly 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Really nice, Vern - great job with the figure.

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  3. UnknownJuly 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I think it qualifies... Who says in plein air, the subject cannot be 2 dimensional...huh? I think you captured this man's expression and pose perfectly!

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  4. Mark BridgesJuly 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    You made him look so young. Good job.

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  5. Angela ElledgeJuly 19, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful warm colors, love the light on his hand.

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  6. Gwen BellJuly 19, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Excellent work, Vern! You really got the expression and the shapes of the figure spot on.

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  7. Dana CooperJuly 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Vern, this is a very solid painting of the figure, just as Karin asked. Your minimal value shift really appeals to me...great job!

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  8. Carol HorzempaJuly 19, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Great job Vern...I agree with everyone here and I like your cropping of the figure. Great job!

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  9. Claire Beadon CarnellJuly 19, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    You really caught the relaxed pose of this gentleman - nice work!

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  10. ArtiJuly 20, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Hello Vern your painting is really cool ...like the feeling of shade he is sitting in.

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  11. L.HolmJuly 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    It's beautiful, Vern. I love the soft light and gentle colors.

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  12. r garriottJuly 20, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Your painting gets better and better, Vern. Always nice to see what you're up to!

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  13. Vern SchwarzJuly 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Thanks everyone, this was a fun challenge and I'm very pleased that you liked the result.

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  14. tracie brownJuly 21, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I agree with Liz, (well everyone actually)... I love your use of light. very beautiful.

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  15. Lauren MaurerJuly 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Nice job on this challenge! Your paintings are beautimous!

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  16. Ann PainterJuly 22, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Nice job Vern...and you got it to work with the WHOLE figure. Bravo!

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  17. Karen RikeJuly 27, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    I don't know where you are located that you were able to enjoy painting on your deck, but I am envious. Maybe that is why your painting turned out so well.

    Good Job!

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  18. dominique eichiJuly 31, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    WOW so perfect !

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  19. Jala PfaffAugust 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    This is a great painting.

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