There's nothing like finding a place of solitude to clear your foggy head.
I love painting skies that are moody, like this fog-laden vista on an early autumn morning. This is an 8"x 8" canvas I just finished for my "3 Squares" show opening at Studio Lolo Friday, July 18th. I used acrylic paint, gel medium and gold leaf. This one just happens to fit this week's topic!
Happy weekend everyone!
It is a beautiful view! I could clear my head here.
ReplyDeletejuly 18th. on the other coast. FRAK. i wish i had a jet. but, here's a song...and a brilliant award -
ReplyDeleteyoouuuuuuuuuuu lighhhhhhhtttt upppp myyyyy foggggggggyy lifeeee....youoooooo givvvvveee meeeee coookkiiieessss whennnnn iiii ammmmmmm saadddddddd.....(pant, pant! gotta stop singing...fingers are KILLIN me!) this is such a lovely piece, lollie.
Already enjoying the music! I thought this would be just the word for you and I love your image. I was, in fact, thinking of you as we drove home though the wild Scottish hills today. (Google Cairngorms). Now I'll get the G&T and go back to the music! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is a real peaceful place! Beautiful illustration!
ReplyDeletethis is just simply beautiful, thank you for moment of serenity (now) in this hectic morning.
ReplyDeletehmmm, no barking this time, I guess the coco-loco lab likes Sinead (as do I and the Chieftains too).
Mmmmm, I do love me some Sinead and Chieftains! Couple that wonderful Irish music with this gorgeous, moody painting and I'm all set for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I wonder how long it would take to get to your neck of the woods. It would be so cool to see one of your shows!
Wow, great piece. The palette choices you created really add to the mood. Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Your palette is wonderful! Too cool!
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The colors are so soft and foggy. I like the way the light just peeks between the clouds and the hills.
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Add J.J. Cale to the shopping list. This is getting expensive!
ReplyDeleteVery nice painting, and I like the music you chose to go with it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and peaceful spot in the world - and lovely image
ReplyDeleteLovely! I particularly enjoy the curved forms and calm colors
ReplyDeleteI really love your foggy painting and the leaf impression overlapping the scenery. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious image. Looks like you were lucky with the prompt.
ReplyDeleteyup i could relax there too, i have to sort myself out and soon, the stress is killing me! hugs.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, a place of solitude. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteapplause! what a wonderful technique. looking forward to seeing the images of the 3 squares exhibit; wishing I could partake this year!
ReplyDeletevery nice effect!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful....so much texture and movement....wonderful mood too.
ReplyDeleteThis topic is great. Since I love clouds, the sky and fog, I got my fill of beautiful and fantastic interpretations. I like that gold leaf. I am so technally challenged in art, I have no idea how it is done.
ReplyDeleteGold leaf is a striking addition. Nice combination. I particularly like the light shining on the horizon.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful and peaceful! Ah, serenity. I love this piece. It reminds me of the hills in New York that I miss so much. Good luck with your show. I so wish I could see!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting, love it..! Awesome that your bro-in-law had a similar foggy glass experience too! haha too funny :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I biggered this, the gold leaf section looked very much like some of the Mars Cover-Up photographs I was looking at last night. Photographs where certain areas appear as ancient cities, Sedonia for example. Very nice this! Good job Laurel.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful and very interesting!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Laurel! LOve how you composed this piece. I'll keep on the lookout for your show then!
ReplyDeletei would love to go there! you painted it so beautifully! and congrats on the exhibit :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely entry, so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteHello Again! I put a message on your other site: you are on erin's list of awardees. I was heading your way as well with the same one. Would you mind twins? I really do have to register how much your site has meant.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your encouraging, sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteConnie: I'll add you and Erin as one's who've also given me that award :) I didn't pass it on correctly but felt compelled to do it that way!
Thank you for giving me the award, even if I already have it. It still counts!
This has a very desert feel to it, and the music really goes along with it! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteExtremely cool!- John
ReplyDeleteClarity, serenity, comtemplative...words I would use to describe your painting!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your show!!! It would be so neat to see!
very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank You for your loving comment Laurel it made me feel good :)
You have beautifully conveyed the mood through the expressive sky. The lone figure in the midst of open scenery hardly looks desolate. She seemed enwrapped in quiet tranquility … serenely content.
ReplyDeleteCharming piece, beautiful atmosphere, especially like the golden leaf!
ReplyDeletegorgeous painting. love the colours and the imprinted leaf. Fantastic effects :)
ReplyDeletethank God today i can leave comments on your blog...
ReplyDeletethe last time i was here i wanted to tell you how i found this awesome work expressive of my mood at that time...
and it had a healing effect...
hugs
I'm absolutely agree with your thought about a place of solitude and foggy head: you have magnificently represented the concept, with this soulful, very expressive image! Splendid colours choice too! :)
ReplyDeleteNeed to be on that hill right now! My brain has been fogged in for a month or more. Very cool painting.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Lolo!
ReplyDeletePerfect for foggy, this still is my favorite of your three. This painting just speaks for itself. I hope your opening was a success!!
I really love this painting too! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMost beautiful. I really wish I could be outside during the day to see a scene like this. Awe inspiring.
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