Snow in the Arroyo, N.M.
14x11in oil on Raymar canvas panel 600.
This is a truly beautiful area of New Mexico,
on the outskirts of Santa Fe. I have painted this
arroyo quite a few times.It can be very dramatic
when the storm clouds hover and it fills with rain.
Artist Note.
Recovering quite nicely from the challenge and
enjoyed relaxing and finishing this piece which
was started as a plein air painting
in the early spring. The white snow does not
photograph well to show the texture.
Gorgeous painting, Julie. I love the blues in the snow...I hear its supposed to be a snowy winter...Hope they're wrong!!!
ReplyDeleteExtraordinarily beautiful landscape. It is full of light and space. The larger size gives a deep breath. Wonderful, Julie.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the mood and the colors so nicely. Lovely darks take us through. And don't you love that it is not 6" x 6". I am ready for larger. Also brave of you to paint today. I had a mini crash after the challenge but will be ready for class tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAren't you the versatile one! Excellent painting, such feeling
ReplyDeleteI thought it was more of the sand that I always saw in the arroyos when we lived in Tucson! LOL Who knew you also got snow? A sure beauty of a painting, Julie.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful landscape !!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Julie. I like the snow shown in a dessert environment.
ReplyDeleteYour snowscapes are always so gorgeous. Look at that beautiful blue and white!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful. I love the vibrant warm tones from the sun and the beautiful blue shadow. Snow in winter in NM adds such beauty to our desert landscape.
ReplyDeleteNever having been to New Mexico Julie - I didn't realize that they had snow there. What a beautiful painting - I am so glad you are relaxing after your challenge. Hope you take time to enjoy this delightful time of the year.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece, Julie! Great texture and balance between shadow and sun.
ReplyDeleteBut Wayyyyy too early for snow paintings!! I'm shivering just thinking about what's soon to be here. :(
It's over, now there will be our own challenges to face. This painting doesn't look like a challenge but a masterpiece. Just beautifully executed!
ReplyDeleteThis one takes my breath away, Julie. The bushes are rich with gorgeous color and they're balanced so well with those gorgeous blue shadows. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting! Love the sparkle of the snow - you've captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYou can almost smell the crisp cold snow. Great job Julie.
ReplyDeletethis is just amazing Julie!! I feel the cool crisp snow
ReplyDeletevery nice!!! love this piece!
ReplyDeleteI have always been drawn to snow paintings and yours is just wonderful! I love the intense darks in the foreground and all those wonderful blues.
ReplyDeleteSnow and winter takes me to another level of mindfulness , very beautiful work Julie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light and image!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous landscape!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on Res-N-Gel. I'll try that. I've been using Lukas Medium 5. And thanks for your comment on my blog! BTW I've been using your tool-it's definitely different from palette knives. Very cool. I've got to view your teaching video on DPW soon.
ReplyDeleteThe time has already changed so much ... it seems that the snow around the corner ... I admire the snow and the full light of your magnificent landscape!
ReplyDeleteHere an cold autumn day, which seems to be paint only with gray.
This is so lovely on the screen - I'd love to see this in person. I imagine it is spectacular.
ReplyDeletea beautiful snow scene---love the distant hills
ReplyDeleteThe warm and cool lights here are heaven!
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