7"x5" oil on RayMar panel, painted en plein air, alla prima, on July 9th (completed 9:35am)....$35 including shipping...I let the shapes of the tree and grasses dictate the direction of this little painting. Upon closer investigation, the reflected light at lower right/center appeared as the center of a breaking ocean wave. 
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Hi BJ, Interesting, almost abstract...ever tried palette knife?
I'm just full of questions :=) Have you ever used "Copal medium" a dryer and used for transparent build up?
I've used a palette knife on occasion for rocks in the foreground, weeds, etc, but I don't use them very much. I always have them with my brushes...just don't pick them up often. I need to think about that.
I've used the Copal medium, but not lately. You have to be careful (especially when you've opened the bottle a lot) that the medium will dry around the lid. And sometimes a grain of dried medium will sneak into your paint and leave a crust/grain in the brush stroke. That's ok if you're going for that look. I like Liquin as a medium (when I use one). It speeds drying and makes a good glazing medium. Keep in mind that it will make the paint look shiny when dry.
Just a hunch , but you might be a natural.
I have a long history with copal for portrait work, also good for atmospheric conditions. I started my moon series and it was the only way to get the depth and transparency - now I'm using it on everything. I use Resin-gel for palette work.
I bought a UB filter for my camera today, can't wait to use it. I was on the bay Sunday...got a lot of dramatic storm clouds pictures
I have lots of filters, lenses, etc for my 35mm camera...but I only use my little digital camera now.
A natural??
Wonderful abstract quality, yet easily recognizable.
Thanks for the kind comment! It seems that lately I'm taking ques from the landscape, but the resulting painting process is taking a decidedly abstract turn. I'm interested to see where it's taking me.
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