Winter In The Northwoods ©

"Winter in the Northwoods" is another small masterpiece of a scene in Ely, Minnesota.  I used several of my reference photos and continued to practice making my paintings more impressionistic. I am using a new technique I call paint and destroy.  I put down a preliminary layer of paint and then I use a large brush to "destroy".  By taking large, broad strokes over the top of the painting, I add a lot of movement and create a more impressionistic style.  I am pleased with the results.

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"W x 8"H
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Impression of Ely ©

A small lake surrounded by pine trees in Ely, Minnesota inspired me to paint this small masterpiece. I have been experimenting with a new technique I learned in a workshop I took at MainStreet Art in Lake Zurich, IL.  I want my paintings to be more impressionistic and I think this technique will help me to reach my goal.  So far, I am pleased with my progress.

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
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Northwoods Paradise ©

Oil on canvas on panel, 6"H x 8"W
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Still Waters ©

MainStreet Art Center in Lake Zurich, IL offers a variety of workshops conducted by accomplished artists from all over the USA.  I attended a Dawn Emerson workshop in early November.  One of the exercises Dawn taught included using a single reference photo to create a series of paintings: different sizes and compositions.  This small masterpiece, Still Waters, is first in a series.  I used a reference photo I took in Ely, Minnesota this fall.

Oil on canvas on panel, 8x8"
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