We cannot get to Mineral King just now. It probably looks like it did last year at this same time.
So, let’s just reminisce about better times and look at this important painting I recently completed. Can’t share any details as to why it is “important”, but I can show you the steps. I want this to be the best version of this scene that I have ever painted.
I began the painting while in Mineral King. The idea was to size and place the main parts.
Once I was back home in the studio, I began putting in the details, working from top to bottom, back to front (which means I paint the things that are farthest away first).
This is fun. It is classic “drawing with my paintbrush”, a frowned upon practice in the Art World. Hey Art World, are you wanting to buy my paintings?
Silence.
Thought not. Well, I’m not making art for the Art World. Instead. . .
. . . I use pencils, oil paint, and murals to make art that people can understand, of places and things they love, for prices that won’t scare them.
P.S. It looks better in person (Yeah, I always say that, because they always do.)
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I’m there. Right now. With a backpack heading out towards Rattlesnake Creek. The sun, the sweet MK air, and overwhelming silence infusing every cell and every sense , urging me, “come away, come higher.” Great escape. Good job transporting me. Thanks JB
So good to hear from you, Steven. The part I like best in your comment is “sweet MK air”. Thank you for your kind and always welcome input.
The scene is great, but I prefer your reality-like paintings. Perhaps that’s just me. You might consider what another ‘very special’ painting is like.
Deendie
Deendie, I am curious as to what you mean. Email me?
Even though I don’t have the insider info ? it is absolutely gorgeous. At each progressive photo I was stunned. Especially when the creek turned blueish! You are talented. And just who is this whacky art world? Psfshaw!
Debbie, so good to hear from you. And thank you for explaining (prolly by accident) how to pronounce “pshaw”! Thank you for your kind and complimentary words. The Art World is that place of know-it-all-criticism, mostly focused on ripping realistic work or work that celebrates beauty.
Well, lemme tell ya. Your art celebrates beauty in the most beautiful artistic way!
Sure hope that fire stays away from the MK cabins…so scary…
And from you in TR!
xoxo
Thank you, Anonymous! It is my desire to celebrate beauty and leave the ugly stuff for other people (and hope I don’t have to see it or be polite about it).
I do believe I know why this painting is especially “important.” And it looks stunning! Love, love!
Sharon, you usually do have the insider info, so whatever you suspect is most likely true.
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