Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Things I Don't Do Anymore


I painted this Litchfield Road in oil several years ago. The original painting has long since been sold and all that remains are a few offset lithograph cards that I had printed, and the memory of taking the photograph from which it was painted.

I don't paint from photos anymore. I haven't for many years now. I much prefer the joy and challenge of heading into nature to capture the image as I perceive it and not as the camera sees it.

Just my preference now. Nonetheless, this painting was quite nice. I was happy with it.

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And thanks to everyone who left comments on the Wee Goddess post - I really appreciate it! Great food for consideration!

9 comments:

Piggy said...

That's a beautiful painting!

Start To Finish Supplies said...

Lovely painting!

Debbie Gootter said...

Cool post

Emmy Lou said...

looks like a lovely painting

Kathleen Kaller said...

Gorgeous work Rick! I am originally from East Hartford!

Julie Ann Art said...

i paint from pictures a lot. i think because i never think what i see in my head will come out right on canvas. maybe one day...

Rosebud Collection said...

Beautiful painting..Good you saved something, so you could see what you had done..

Birdhouse Accents said...

I Just Love this one

Katy Reiser said...

it really did turn out beautifully!