Cross and Statue at Oakwood Cemetery in Jefferson, Texas
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 16×20
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I recently visited the historic Oakwood Cemetery in Jefferson Texas. I find cemeteries to be peaceful places, and the old monuments are inspiring. The columns remind me of Ancient Greece and Rome. This artwork represents only small portion of Oakwood.
Near the bottom of the painting, under the trees, all is dark and perhaps even depressing. But the cross and other monuments rise high above the treetops, into the sky, and there is hope.
This is a mixed media peace, which means that I started the background with acrylic, then came in with oil. Size is 14×18. There is something I love about textured stone. Currently, I am working on a cemetery scene with weathered stone. It should be up in a couple of days.
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Here is an oak limb with moss, lichen, leaves, sky, and I don’t know what else, even though I painted it. It was inspired by the moss-covered oaks we have in Louisiana. The model for this piece is an oak located on the grounds of Melrose Plantation, which was, for many years, home to the late Clementine Hunter, well-known Louisiana folk artist. At Melrose, she was a field hand, cook, and eventually, artist. Okay, back to my version of the oak.
First is the full shot;
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I like to paint trees. Trees are gnarly and trees have character. I added a little something extra to this tree. The tree is based on one I saw in Natchitoches, on the river front.
Now here are some details:
The painting is acylic on stretched canvas, 9×12.
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I’ve done another watercolor, and I do like the colors. I painted it from life, adding extra color and an imaginary, atmospheric setting.
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This is a medieval landscape, complete with mysterious old woman, large imposing castle, and tree with a facial profile. Most of my paintings are acrylic and oil on stretched canvas, but this one is a watercolor on 140 lb paper. Below is a detail:
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If you are in England and get to attend sinfonia Viva’s New Year’s Eve Concert at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, be sure to notice my “Natchitoches Abstract,” on your program booklet and other materials. Here is an image of Natchitoches Abstract:
