El Matador: Silhouette, Shadow, Reflection ©2011 Katherine Kean
oil on linen 8 x 10"
I worked hard to keep this simple, if that makes any sense. What I mean is it would have been easy for me to become obsessed with defining the many fascinating intricacies of the craggy boulder and overlapping wave forms. However, I resisted, instead mostly allowing the main silhouettes and shadow shapes and the strong blood orange color to carry the mood. Could I go further with the simplification? Probably, yes. Next time.
Now, as August and the summer heat arrives, would be an excellent time to visit this beach.
5 comments:
I love this! Another masterpiece!!
i love the colors in this one...that tangerine color really sets the mood!!
It looks great, can't wait to see it in person.
When do u want to go to the beach to cool off? I'm game anytime.
Wonderful use of colour to evoke mood. Beautiful work.
Thanks Palmer!
Kathryn - tangerine's one of my favorite colors.
Hi Nina, soon would be a good time for me!
Thank you Jeronimus!
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