My latest painting, which measures around 4’ high by 14’ wide (framed), will be completed in early June, 2010.
This painting was based on two earlier, smaller studies; the first completed in time for the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Arts 2008 Salon International competition, and the second completed in 2009.
My inspiration for creating a large panoramic storm painting that would fill a viewer's peripheral vision, started back in early 2008. While I was driving down Ecorse Road in Allen Park Michigan, I spotted an attractive cloud formation over a grocery store. I decided right then and there to park my car in their parking lot and shoot some reference photos. I knew right away that I had the perfect references for a unique painting.
A month after manipulating these photos on the computer, correcting color, contrast and composition, I was ready to start painting my first small study later that year. Based on the results of that first study, I decided to create a larger version, but with more intense colors and contrast the year after. In November 2009, a friend of mine suggested that I should enter the ArtPrize 2010, based on the success ArtPrize had that fall. I decided that December, that I would create a much larger version of the two previous studies for this competition, except I would use a milder palette in order to create a more contemplative mood to this work.
Arranging time to paint throughout the holiday season, during my company's annual “busy season," while maintaining family time, and also researching venues to exhibit my work has been a daunting task these past few months! In the end, I have chosen LaFontsee Galleries/Underground Studio to exhibit my work because of the spacious and professional appearance of their main galleries.
Dates for event are September 22 thru October 11th. Please visit www.artprize.org for more details
Friday, June 4, 2010
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