This is my first contribution for The Flying Moleskins, and the recipient of this 9" x 7" oil on paper, is that very fine gentleman, and wonderful artist, Dean Haven. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dean the other day, and he is a very engaging fellow who is great fun to compare notes with. Dean, I hope you like it, and I hope it folds well (after it dries), and does all the right stuff to look good in your moleskin book. This is from a photo I took while in Germany this last May.
This is wonderful, Vern. Great composition and I really like your cyclists.
ReplyDeleteI love that nap, that's my kind of exercise/pleasure... lol .
ReplyDeleteIt's beautifully done Vern. Yea for your pictures from Germany !
This is great, Vern. The warm tones and your composition really make this a winner!
ReplyDeleteWow, love everything about this one, subject, limited palette, brushwork, composition, all make a stunning image. Way to go, Vern!
ReplyDeleteGreat.... as always Vern raising the bar on our project. *sigh* This is wonderful.... what a treasure of a painting this is.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteVern, bikes can be very hard to paint but you have tackled both the that and the figure well. How many of us have taken a long bike ride and then wished for a nap afterward -- I know I have! I like the way your paintings either refer to/suggest or capture action and movement -- people out and about living a full life.
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks, Vern! I'm excited! This is excellent. You sure got a lot of info in for such a small painting. I agree with Sheila...You're raising the bar with this one!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, thanks for such a great entry to start my book off!
ps Enjoyed the phone call!
Great one Vern. Just the way I feel after my therapy sessions at the Dubois Torture Chamber.
ReplyDeleteDo love the design and concept.
Wonderful Vern!!!! I love your work!!
ReplyDeleteNice feeling in this one, Vern. I applaud all yous guyzes cool work on your Moleskins! Will be interested to know how that oil does on the paper. Your colors are nice and warm.
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