Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Radiating Lines
























A nice plein air study. 
The apparently quiet and simple subject forms a dynamic and interesting composition because of radiating lines, diagonal movements of the banks of the stream and the central mass of trees, pulling away from each other but also drawing the eye into the heart of the scene. 
The small patches of light seen between the trees on the horizon are almost pure white, while the shadows reflected in the stream are almost pure black. This gives the painting the full range of tonal contrast.

2 comments:

Meath Conlan said...

Thank you for posting this, that for me, first appeared in Pinterest. I came immediately to your website and discovered so much more - and it is all of greatest help and inspiration. Thank you so much.
Meath

jeronimus said...

Hi Meath. Thanks for visiting. Glad you have found the blog interesting. All the best with your art and self-realisation.