Falls in Motion

 

 As mentioned in the last blog, I'm looking forward to sharing progress on different art pieces.

This one is an 11x14 water soluble oil painting of a local waterfall (we are awash in them in this part of the world!).

I was browsing channels recently and came upon some "how-to-paint" shows. There were some brush designs and techniques that I found of interest. I've tried to apply several of them in this piece.

Which, by the way, is still "Untitled Fall"...

I'll be keeping everyone posted!



Warm and Fuzzy: a Twenty Minute Challenge

Peek-a-Boo Bouquet
Ink 4x5
©2012 BEDeuel/Bronson Hill Arts
 

A fleeting memory, sketched as quickly as the season has passed.

The golds and purples of autumn are here, flowing over mature brambles, climbing stalks grown strong.

The gray skies slip past, a background to emphasize the bright colors of the land.

Leaves turn sleepy, curling up, preparing to drop onto a bed thick with summer's sod.

Time to slow down, to enjoy the few weeks that remain of the year 2012.



 

TMC Hamlin Beach Park

Hamlin Beach Copse
Watercolor Paint 4x6 Cold Press 140# Paper
©2012 BEDeuel

Last autumn (October 2010), Mike took his camera out to try to capture some of the remaining foliage on the shores of nearby Lake Ontario. The last several years, he'd become accustomed to using a digital camera, but wanted to try this venture with his new-ish 35mm.

What he found difficult, after all these years with instant results, was figuring out if he'd gotten the shot he'd wanted. Despite having taken film photographs for decades prior, it was alien returning to the form.

He was disappointed with the results. The day was beautiful but the foliage color was on the dim side, which, in truth was the only problem I could find with his photos. The composition was still excellent, the subject beautiful.

My motivation for using this photo for a 20-minute painting was to demonstrate to him how well his composition translates to others.

Personally, I'm pleased with the piece. Just as I was with his original photograph.

Thanks, Twenty Minute Challenge for letting me share!