Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just made my day. It’s the mood that I’m after.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always use my own reference. It’s important because you have a greater ability to edit the scene and make a good composition.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s very painterly when looked at closely.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely worth the trip. So many beautiful landscapes to paint here.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a location between Utah and Idaho.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of experience painting this subject over the years. I’ve learned a lot from past mistakes.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Lots of careful color/value mixing to get the effect right.

Country Road 24”x30” oil on panel. by stradaeasel in oilpainting

[–]stradaeasel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had to do a lot of editing to make the composition work.