| September Moon © Marian Fortunati 10"x8" Oil on RayMar Panel | |
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This plein air nocturne was so much fun to paint!!
When David Gallup planned our Channel Islands Adventure each year, he checked to see when we would have full moons. This September, however, the weather wasn't cooperating. We had lots of clouds and some fog.
But on one spectacular night we saw what I thought of as a harvest moon. The moon peeked through the layers of clouds and each time I looked up from my palette it changed. I was pretty much just trying to get the canvas covered with my impression of the moonrise before it changed too dramatically.
But on one spectacular night we saw what I thought of as a harvest moon. The moon peeked through the layers of clouds and each time I looked up from my palette it changed. I was pretty much just trying to get the canvas covered with my impression of the moonrise before it changed too dramatically.
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| Isn't this a silly picture? Painting nocturnes really brings out the "weird" element I think. |
~~~I hope each of you has a wonderful 2012~~~
3 people commented. Comments mean a lot. THANKS!:
Well, Marian, I have to say I think you handled that unusual weather beautifully in your nocturne painting. I love how you have the clouds smudging the moon. Truly beautiful!
You're always so kind, Sherry!... It was a fun evening... Imagine a bunch of geeky-looking painters sitting around in the dark with lights on their heads trying to see colors without light..... Silly... but fun!!
Love this painting Marian! Very atmospheric.
Happy new Year.
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