Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Icelandic Homestead

This old homestead in Iceland appears to be the original home of the family, with a newer home and outbuildings nearby. Although the newer home is crisp and neat, it is the older one that draws my interest. I did an earlier version of this painting, using the colors and values that I was seeing on Google Streetview. As you can see below, it was pretty bland and I decided there wasn't enough there to make a painting. My thoughts kept returning to the little home and the dreams of the family who built it there by the sea so I glazed it with warm colors to bring it to life.

Original sketch:

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6 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesNovember 7, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    How beautiful!!

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    1. JanellNovember 7, 2013 at 11:45 PM

      Thank you for taking the time to look and comment. I always appreciate hearing from you, CL.

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  2. Lorraine BrownNovember 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Live your richness added to your scene

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    1. JanellNovember 7, 2013 at 11:41 PM

      Sometimes (lots of times) adding "more" is a big mistake. It's so satisfying when it actually works. Thank you for your feedback, Lorraine!

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  3. Debbie NolanNovember 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    This is beautiful...I think your heart is what brought the painting alive. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week-end.

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    1. JanellNovember 7, 2013 at 11:42 PM

      Thank you so much, Debbie. You have a good one too!

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