Crystal Cove
Departing from my usual gritty urban themes, here is a painting of Crystal Cove done deliberately to be as tranquil and traditional as possible. 40x42 oil on Wood.
This is a painting done for the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation, the Foundations Healing through the Arts Program, which includes an art exhibit at the 2006 Women's Wellness Conference. This years event will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Pasadena Conference Center. Viewing of the art will be from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from this year's luncheon will benefit Providence's Cancer Programs and Services, including the new Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center.
posted by william wray at 2:33 PM
26 Comments:
Another gem. Lovely colors and dancing light on the horizon. Are you a fan at all of the British painter Turner? He did wonderful skies too.
Not Turner as much as an English artist who was influnced by him. Edward Seago.
Whoa, awesome! I see more of a duality thing going on in here. The sky looks really riled up about something, and the water is all calm. The reflection of the colors dramatically furthers the contrast, making the water even more peaceful to look at compared to the volatile, choppy-clouded sky. Very cool for a deviation.
I agree with brothergrimm. I haven't had much experience with the ocean since I live in MN, but when I do see it, I long for the waves. The shore is very tranquil, and I would have wondered where the waves were had it not been for the clouds crashing in from the cliffs. The whole thing results in me being satisfied and at peace. Wunderbar.
You weren't tempted to throw in at least one power line?
BG--
You can see all that? I just painted it man... ;-) You should be an art critic. I go and tell everyone that's what I intended to sound smart.
Thanks for making me a genius.
Mitch,
That's the idea I thought long and hard about the contrast of the sky looking violent to contrast with the soft reflections in the sand. I'm amazed you noticed. I thought I was being a subtle genius. I'll have to work harder for you to find my secret analogy's. Did you see the ironic nod to post modernism?
Or the running cat in the shape of a cloud acting like a bull?
Erich,
It's there... just very subtle. Look closer. I liked the stuff in your hard Eight book. It sould do well for you in San Diego.
I am reminded of some of your older beach paintings... I think they are still on bigblownbaby.com
This one feels very loose and fresh. As the kids say, "Wicked".
Hey Tom,
You did it! Welcome to blog world, let me know if you need help setting up.
Hey Jessie,
Aren't you a kid? A wicked little kid?
Well Bill, That depends on what age your kid cut-off is.
And I'm more crotchety than wickid...
Wow! Nice stuff Bill! I also like some of the comments like the one by brothergrimm on this page.
Eddie Fitzgerald
Very Moody Clouds. I like the way the rich colors become more and more desaturated as they curl up in the right corner.
To quote Paris Hilton, "That's Hot!"
And she knows Plein Air - or is that Bel Air...? I'm not sure. But it's a compliment of some kind!
Hey Eddie,
King of the living exocentric cartoonists. I value you opinions, the theories on complementary colors on you blog show your grasp some color theory. I didn't know what complementary colors were when I worked on R and S.
I don't want vague theory piggy backing, you are the theory king. Your own please.
Dan,
Your eye is sharp as you jawline. I'm really trying not to be lazy with color, every part of a painting need transition.
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Ah yes, the bull-like feline is just kitty-corner to the backwards Thundercats logo...
Perhaps you have an underlying obsession with pussy?
Mitch-- Hmmmm
This is my favorite painting of yours so far Bill...love the sky!
thank you king of Draw!
That's a really unique approach, I like what you did with the sky. Those little reflections on the beach are a nice touch.
I think I can drink this one up. Off road, but oh... so... Wrayable.
Robin!! ;-)
Ahhh I love the ocean! A subject that I can really relate to. Beautiful work!
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