Oil on Board, 12 x 17 inches
I did this one as a demo to the Mickleover Art Group a couple of weeks ago, finishing it off in the studio at my leisure, without fifty pairs of eyes staring over my shoulder!
I've painted along this road many times before from different angles and places, and it always offers something new. With rich Autumn colours it's simply irristible with the avenue of trees forming a cathedral-like tunnel. I felt the road was a little empy, so I put in the white van coming up the hill in the distance. When painting at this spot en plein air, it's surprising how many white vans do come up this way, flashing past at speed of course, almost rocking the easel as they flash past.
It's the juxtaposition of the blue distant colours next to the rich oranges and yellows of the foliage that give this painting such a vibrant feel to it. And being a bright, but hazy day, the recessively paler and bluer tones of the trees going down the hill helped create depth and three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface, a quality I tried to instill throughout the demo.
Peter, having only recently discovered your blog I am astounded by your work. And this latest one of the avenue of trees is no exception. It is a pleasure anticipating whatever might come next. Thanks for sharing.
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Just came back from a weekend trip to see the fall colors and visit a nearby art colony, saw lots of autumn color and paintings. This is the favorite so far. Great work.
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