A Blast from the Past (2) ....

 

 

 

Plein-air: The Roann of the Mystic Seaport.

20" x 28". Oil on Canvas. 2000.

Copyright.

 

Private Collection: Pittsburgh, PA.

 

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Every so often when sorting

through the many cardboard boxes in the studio,

I usually stumble upon photos

taken many years ago of my early works,

both of plein-air and studio works.

 

The piece above is a plein-air work.

 

I set-up at the back entrance of

the Mystic Seaport Museum.

Most of the painting was done on-site

with 2 or 3 visits after the initial start.

I took a few photos as reference

for the proper placement of the rigging

on both vessels so the piece could be

finished in the studio.

 

I remember the Antique Car Show

was happening at the time

during the 2 location visit.

It was fun hearing all the

old cars slowly puttering by

with happy laughing and encouraging cheers

coming from their freshly polished seats. 

 

I found the framestock somewhere,

during my many travels.

The stock was in rough shape,

but with a good hand-sanding and

a layer of gold leaf, it turned out nicely.

 

Stay tuned for more

from the studio!

 

Cheers, ~ Polly ~