10"x10" acrylic on canvas
This painting was a blast to paint. I usually do a brown or burnt sienna underpainting. This time I decided a cerulean blue underpainting would work nicely. I took the reference for this painting on our trip to the Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota. My family and I were having a picnic and watching these seagulls standing on the rocks. I loved the way the waves washed over the rocks leaving a beautiful shine.
Whoa! That's gorgeous! I love the movement in the waves and the feeling of wind and sea spray that it conveys... wow!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH!! Brad!!! this painting is incredible! I'm speechless again! This seagull is amazing as the rock he's on..The colors are perfect...and somehow I missed your previous Cascade River....gorgeous piece! What a pleasure to visit your blog, Brad...you're so talented..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Hilda! I really appreciate the comments. I had fun with this painting. It was nice to take a break from the larger ones for a change.
DeleteHey Brad - funny getting your message today, because your blog popped into my head when I was out painting and I thought I'd check it when I got home! Nice to hear from you. Great painting yourself! You really got the glistening on the water. And I love the red splashed onto the rock. The warmth reads very well. Take care and happy painting!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim. Thank you for the comments and for thinking of me! I noticed on your blog that you were painting plein air. Very cool! The festival you were at looks like a lot of fun. Your tree painting is coming along very nicely. Loving it! Happy Painting!
DeleteWhat a beautiful painting, Brad! You can really feel the light and water with this one. Great colors and details.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely work Brad. So pleasing.
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