Thursday, December 17, 2009

"Marsh at Fort Fisher"


A cold and windy November day when I did this painting. This was the first time that I used my new French easel (a gift from my sister Peggy). I had to hold on tight to everything so that nothing would blow away! All in all a very satisfying experience to be in the moment and to be pleased with my finished creation. My set-up location was just behind one of NC's fabulous state aquariums, which would be just the right in this composition and to the left, just over the dunes, is the Atlantic Ocean.
"Marsh at Fort Fisher" (North Carolina)
Oil on Canvas
18" X 12"
(Plein Air)
SOLD

11 comments:

  1. It's beautiful, Steven. I can feel the wind blowing!
    Happy holidays to you and your family, and happy painting in 2010!
    Liz

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  2. I agree with Liz. Definite movement in the painting!

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  3. Thank you Liz and Csilla. I love the wind!
    Happy Holidays to you too!!
    Steven

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  4. Love the sky and the harmony of the colours - beautifully painted.

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  5. Great diversity in your work. look forward to more. My husband and I were married in NC (my dad retired there). Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  6. I love the way you handled the clouds and their reflection, Steven! This is such a lively painting.

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  7. Steven, I love the clouds and the serene feeling of you have given this painting.
    Kay

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  8. very, very, nice...i feel the movement of the water...great composition and soft edges...good color

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  9. Steve-
    Love the Clouds and the landscape!! Great oblique line!! Again thanks for posting into my blog!
    Jim

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  10. I must say I simply love this painting a lot. It is so beautiful. The sky and the gentle breeze across the water and so well painted. The colours throughout are perfect.

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  11. I thank all of you so much for the encouragement and visits to my blog!
    Steven

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