Sunrise On The Firehole River
Yellowstone.
Yellowstone.
6x6in oil on canvas panel $130. SOLD
Artist Note
Steam rising up by the river
at sunrise was a jaw dropping
sight that has stayed with me.
sight that has stayed with me.
I had to work out
how to do the steam
first because I had not
painted it other than
from one or two
geysers before.
The palette knife was handy
for "mushing" to achieve
the softness.
I am very happy with
how to do the steam
first because I had not
painted it other than
from one or two
geysers before.
The palette knife was handy
for "mushing" to achieve
the softness.
Next it was just a matter of
adding the colors of sunrise.I am very happy with
the way this one turned out.
especially the
colors in the steam
especially the
colors in the steam
One of the highlights of my
visit was
seeing a room full of
Thomas Moran paintings
Below are the notes
from my sketchbook
I noticed the
absence of GREEN in his work!
absence of GREEN in his work!
Here is a link to the collection.
