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Moonset, 6 by 10 inches, on a scrap piece of 300 pound d'Arches paper
Inspired by the photo at the top of the blog, taken on the first day of class at UCO, and by step-daughter Alexx Reger who said I should paint it. Thanks, Alexx!
I love the utter stillness that this painting elicits. It is imbued with the perfect evening light. Masterful. Paintings of the moon always set me to wondering.
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ReplyDeleteI love the utter stillness that this painting elicits. It is imbued with the perfect evening light. Masterful. Paintings of the moon always set me to wondering.
ReplyDeleteThanks Poet friend!
ReplyDeletewondering is magical