After painting the fountain all morning we escaped the heat and dined in the Conrad House on our sack lunches. Like little flowers given a fresh drink we revived ourselves. Then we returned to the 'plein air' and the 90 degree temps. Most of us had struggled with the fountain and wanted to try our hand at painting one of the old homes that line the street. As everyone gravitated to the house with the red geraniums, I turned to see this house on the opposite side of the street. I fell in love with its gracious rounded porch in green and the sun illuminating the red brick of the home next door. I tried to guide the viewer to the square made by the porch columns where the fern's tips were brightened by the sun. Debra gave me some helpful hints and a compliment for my effort as well!Thursday, June 4, 2009
The Rounded Porch
After painting the fountain all morning we escaped the heat and dined in the Conrad House on our sack lunches. Like little flowers given a fresh drink we revived ourselves. Then we returned to the 'plein air' and the 90 degree temps. Most of us had struggled with the fountain and wanted to try our hand at painting one of the old homes that line the street. As everyone gravitated to the house with the red geraniums, I turned to see this house on the opposite side of the street. I fell in love with its gracious rounded porch in green and the sun illuminating the red brick of the home next door. I tried to guide the viewer to the square made by the porch columns where the fern's tips were brightened by the sun. Debra gave me some helpful hints and a compliment for my effort as well!
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I can almost feel the humidity on that porch and am quickly cooled off by my large glass of ice tea with a sprig of mint from the garden.
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Gorgeous, love how the painting draws you in and makes you wanna take a peak inside.
ReplyDeleteI love the round porch with the foliage around it. I also like the color combination side by side.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this weeks series of postings! Your work is so enjoyable and one gets a since of those hot Louisville mornings! I am inspired to look for a class.
ReplyDeleteI love this painting and I know the house. You've captured the atmosphere and the perspective of the round porch. Love it!
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