Figured I should post at least once more for 2015. I had these images on my phone so they are what you are getting.
This was a diptych with each canvas measuring 18″ wide x 24″ high. The scene is a romanticized and exaggerated beach view of Kalaloch in Washington state which is a bit west of where I live.
Kalaloch is one of the most visited areas of Olympic National Park. I spend a lot of time in the park, but not out in the Kalaloch and Ruby Beach area. I actually live less than 5 minutes (if driving) from the park. That is about a ten minute bike ride or a fifteen minute run. Our area is beautiful.
Anyways… this painting was a headache because of my crazy life. I had a lot going on as the Christmas holiday was approaching and I was doing this as a commission which I’d promised to have done before Christmas. Life got in the way and I ended up behind schedule so to complete this I ended up spending a couple nights burning the midnight oil.
What you are seeing here is the completed paintings as of a day before delivery date. No prob you may think… but I had more to do. The versions you are seeing are are not what I had promised to deliver. I also had 6 stylized portraits to complete in the sky meant to look as if they were made of star stuff. I’d never actually done such a thing so getting them just right took a couple fails before I liked the level of detail. The first images were overly detailed and seemed like the heads of gods floating in space. The second attempt which I painted over where to simple and didn’t show enough of each persons characteristics to truly betray who they are. It was the third attempt where I finally found a happy middle ground of detail and and random spread out stars. The story of the three bears and Goldie Locks came to mind as I painted up the faces in the stars. That third try seemed “just right” and I was satisfied with the outcome.
I was able to deliver on time. I would not be responsible for someones gift not being under a tree.
Since then I have heard that the recipient was pleased with her gift, so I am twice as happy with the work.
As I don’t know the people who were represented in the sky… I’m not sharing pictures. You can however enjoy the scattered sprinkle of random stars in the above paintings.
If you have never been to the west coast of the Olympic Peninsula, I recommend you do so. Many lovely beaches cover the entire western side of Washington state and there is also the Hoh Rainforest. Yes, there is a rain forest in WA and it is a treat to see. Do it before you die.
I am making available small prints of these two pieces which are meant to be displayed side by side available via Fine Art America.
Though they re meant to be displayed together they are however both stand alone pieces.
Here they are:
Kalaloch image 1
and…
Kalaloch image 2
Hope ya all dig them… and may you all have a fabulous 2016.
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