Floating Dreams
6x6" oil on linen panel
#6 of "100 in 100"
$100
I have been itching to paint this scene. I have a photo which has three boats with their reflections, but for this small piece, only one would fit well. I loved the colors and festive feel of the scene. Anything to do with water is wonderful. It gives you a completely different perspective on things to look in on the land, and be a part of the water-world. This little Sunfish sail boat, part of a fleet of Sunfish sailboats, are owned by a man on the Rappahanock River. He finds them, restores them, then finds kids and families who can't afford new boats, and off they go to a new owner. He also teaches sailing to kids and groups. We had a Sailfish, which never made it onto the water, but he was able to get her back into shape and she now is sailing off into the sunset with a family. Thus the title.
Quote for today:
"Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it after it is found."
- James Russell Lowell
5 comments:
Lovely palette in this piece Elaine, really a soft, peaceful feel to it.
It would be a great challenge for you to actually try to fit all 3 boats on a canvas this size, and with a big brush....
Wow, that sounds like a challenge! I think I'll take it on!
Love the colors in this one. Really great.
Wow, Elaine this is beautiful! Lovely saturated colors and the reflection and pink/lavenders pull all together wonderfully. Nice soft edges too, love it!
Love your colors especially that glowing orange.
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