Sunday, August 17, 2008

Early Morning Spring Planting

Oil on PVC 16 X 32 - Here is the painting which I have been working on for a few days. As you can see I have used some of Monet's "haystack" colors especially in the background. The colors of an early spring morning are a counterpoint to the somewhat monochromatic dresses and aprons of the Amish women working. This painting says many things so you will have to sort out your own meaning based on your own experiences.

Let me know what you think???

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Haystacks at Sunset - Frosty Weather _ Claude Monet

I've always liked the colors in this particular painting by Monet. I'm thinking of using some of these colors in a painting of some Amish women working in the field.

I believe this painting by Monet is in a private collection somewhere but I can't seem to find who actually owns it. Anyway, it's one of my favorites.