I’m busy photographing the 14 or so pieces for my show at the end of the month, and thought I’d post the final version of this painting, which I introduced in a post a ways back. I’m still debating a title, but the work is finished and ready to be placed in it’s frame.
“Kewalo Basin, the Laysan” 24 x 18″ oil on panel
I hope that it somehow captures the truly remarkable color and light that one is dealing with at this place, and without overstatement, which I always seek to avoid. I would guess that the painting was developed over about a dozen visits to the location, but I always forget to count after about five, because it doesn’t matter.
My students were around several evenings at this location with me, and I’ll be interested in hearing their opinions of the final work. Am I practicing what I preach?
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Mark,
Awesome finish. Love the light and details of the boat, but the water is wonderful.
Yes, you are true to your word. You waited for the painting to reveal itself without rushing the moment. The best way to describe it local style,
” eh, try wait, wats da rush?
Thanks John; you know some of the struggles associated with this painting, and I’m pleased that you were there for the experience.
I placed the finished painting in the light it was painted in back in the studio, that 5:00 pre-dusk light we had, and it trembled.