Blues & Grays

(C) 2017 Dale DiMauro

Over the last couple weeks I been developing this painting with many other demands stalling its progress. The seasons have changed greatly since I originally conceived of this composition. However, I now consider it a memoir of Winter 2017 as if I could take it out of my wallet like an old photograph marking a period in my life.

This is a view from our front door facing South. It has that backlit quality which I have to come to appreciate. In the late afternoon, in the Winter, on a sunny day I have observed a glow that can be projected on to the landscape or comes from it. The angle of the sun is low, projecting these long, yet dramatic shadows. When you notice the quality of this light, if you come upon these conditions, there are elements in the landscape that you didn't notice before. Anyway, this quality and light inspired this picture. It is not finished but I like the direction it is going. The little tree is basically an under painting for the evergreen that will be in it's spot. I like how the building is off center in the upper right.