Yesterday afternoon was spent sequestered in my studio, under my wonderful LED daylight lighting, completing the painting begun during our stay in Stanford. It felt wonderful to be in the comfort and security of my studio, immersed in painting and letting go of all stress and worry as the artistic spirit overtook me once again.
Here is the completed jump racing picture, a photo of it in an intermediate stage and a photo of the start of the painting in the hotel room. Even though I began this painting only about a week ago, it feels like a century has passed!
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| Having Reached the Turning Point / oil on linen panel / 14 x 18 |
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| Intermediate stage |
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| Hotel room beginning |
Welcome home!So pleased you are getting back to normal.
ReplyDeleteBoth you and the painting are in high spirits, as the horse soars over the jump. Magnification ... glad you're back in the saddle
Thanks, John - I did not realize how much I missed home base until we returned. It does feel good to be back to "normal" again!
DeleteWonderful paintingnSusan. I am sorry that I did not knower that your Husband was unwell. I wish him well Susan. And those photos in the last posting was wonderful as well. Thank you for posting them. All the best Susan.
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Thanks so much, Vic - he is improving every day. I still miss seeing your wonderful work - and long to view your plein air pieces with their masterful handling of greenery again. I do hope you are doing well and will one day soon feel the urge to paint again.
DeleteYou mucst be pleased to be painting in your own space again with proper lighting! And it's another lovely painting too! :0)
ReplyDeleteHi, Sandra - I have visited your new site several times but for some reason, my comments did not stick. It may have something to do with my computer - I will try, and try again!
DeleteWonderful to be in the comfort of your home Susan! Love your painting of the jumping horse... Amazing power and movement ...waiting to see your next painting finished!!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I delighted in painting this one - perhaps your recent equine painting inspired me! Thank you, Hilda!
DeleteI can imagine how good it feels to be back in the god old painting area, and I perceive an extra joy in this wonderful painting.
ReplyDeleteYou may be right, Jane - coming home never felt so good before!Especially after the harrowing drive through the mountains!
DeleteSo very full of LIFE!!! I love it, Susan!
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I must have been happy to have survived that nerve wracking drive through the snow! Many thanks, Kathryn!
DeleteBeautiful! It must be a joy to be back in your studio!
ReplyDeleteIt is - I realize how lucky I am to have such a great space in which to paint!
DeleteGosh, your drive through the snowy mountains looked grim. Glad you made it home safely. This is cool with a repeat of horses. I love your portrait of the man in the yellow suit too.
ReplyDeleteIt was stressful indeed and we were so happy to make it home in one piece! Thanks, Stephanie.
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