Normally when I do a commission I send the client photos of the painting in a couple of different frames so that they can choose which they prefer. I'll typically pick out a dark frame, and some sort of gold frame. Seems like the dark frames are in style here in the Rocky Mountains, but not everyone loves them. However, this particular painting looked horrible in a gold frame, so I only gave the client this option. It's a custom frame from Front Range Frames (I use frames with this finish for most of my paintings these days):
Oh - this painting is 22x28", oil on gessobord panel as usual. Not sure I mentioned the size before.
For a commission, this was a ton of fun to paint. Now I need to plan a painting trip to Maine!
Looks absolutely beautiful when framed!And what a beautiful contrast the two boats provide!Superb!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a painter, but I really enjoyed your description of how you did this painting. And I love the painting! Good choice of frame. I'm sure your client is pleased.
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ReplyDeleteLovely painting. Nice color in the foreground rocks. And I like the warm glow of light. Good job. It's really fun to see someone new painting this landscape that's so familiar to me.
If you ever make it out here for your painting trip to Maine let me know. It would be fun to paint together.
Looks great, Stacey. So when are you coming to Maine? You knew you'd be hit with this question. Ayuh. LOL I never use that word. I only do when I'm making fun of my fellow Maineiacs! :)
ReplyDeleteYour client has got to be a happy camper. Lovely light and composition. And you did it from some challenging photographs. Fantastic, Stacey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on the frames. Frames have always been a challenge for me. You know, getting the right frame for the right price. I know your standards are high so I feel that Front Range Frames must do quality work.
I suggest you don't plan the trip for winter unless you want to paint snow an ice.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting, I expect the buyers are very pleased.
Stacy,
ReplyDeleteYour commissioned painting is lovely; I'm sure the client will be pleased! I've been to Maine many times before, and this scene really captures the unique beauty of Maine.
I do a lot of oil painting myself and find it hard to tweak a finished, dried oil painting. In your experience, do you typically dry brush, or "scumble" the paint in areas that you are adjusting?
Thanks,
Ann
Thanks all!! It means a lot to hear that others like the way this one turned out.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get around to planning that trip to Maine, I'll make sure I let all you NE artists know - it would be nice to paint with some folks who already know the good spots =)
Mike - Tom at Front Range Frames is great, and I get almost all of my frames from him at this point (he does gold too).
Ann - I'm used to working wet on wet, so when I work on top of a dry painting I usually try to keep the paint fairly liquid. If I'm aiming for soft edges or wanting to blend with what's there, I'll put down a thin thin coat of liquin on the area I'm working, then work into it. Hope that makes some sense???
Stacey - That does make sense! Now I just have to experiment with it. Thanks for the painting tip!
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I'll go on a painting trip to Maine with you. I'll be quiet, I promise. I probably won't paint anything, though.
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your painting in a google image search for Monhegan. I've been going for many years and didn't make it up this year. So, feeling a bit nostalgic and looking at images. You did a beautiful job capturing the feeling of Monhegan! Can't believe you never been. But you definitely understand this part of the world. Well done.
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