Tuesday, March 22, 2011

SALON INTERNATIONAL

My frame from King of Frame for "Grand View"
came today. So I will be shipping my painting to Greenhouse
Gallery for the Salon International show tomorrow.

















"Grand View" 24" x 30" oil/linen

The number one challenge for plein air painters
is to maintain the bravado application of paint in larger
studio pieces. The painting above is 24" x 30" and for most
painters is not all that large, but for me it is a fairly big
jump from my usual 9" x 12" format.

I'm glad to say that I went into this painting with the goal of
keeping it fresh and lively throughout. I worked really hard
at making my painting decisions quickly and approached
each segment of the painting as a plein air piece. The
result is exactly what I have been searching for ...a
studio painting as fresh as a plein air painting.
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5 comments:

  1. Randy SaffleMarch 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    It worked! Congrats on being chosen AGAIN for the Salon International show. That's a big deal.

    I hope it doesn't change my "Man Status" to admit the art in last years show made me kind of emotional. ;?)

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  2. Rusty JonesMarch 22, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks Randy. Emotionally speaking...if the Salon doesn't get you going, nothing will.

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  3. Susan RouxMarch 23, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Congrats it's very nice. I wish you the best of luck in the show.

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  4. hmuxoMarch 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Your paintings are absolutely breathtaking!! The best of luck on your show.

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  5. Rusty JonesApril 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks everybody.

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