This is a watercolor painted back in 1974. My style at the time was inspired by an artist by the name of Frank Hamilton. The artwork was sold to a private collector, however, the Artist retains licensing rights for this title.
Holy cow, John...this is close to a modern american masterpiece!!! The starkness of the white trees against the darker treeline ios sublime!!!
Artist Reply: well thats a bit more than I was after when I painted this study...but thanks for the thought. At the time, I was struggling with the concept of painting every single board, every single tree in the landscape. My mentors were Andrew and Jamie...Wyeth. So thats where I began to seek guidance. I have all their books and poured over their work in libraries and exhibitions.
Is that a weak bit of sunlight I can see shining on the barn? That winter sky and weak sunlight breaking through the clouds is so familiar to me. That's something I am already finding about your work: I can relate to the light. I have seen it myself many times and loved it. Well captured!
excellent shadows and over all monotoned feel... great art is timeless.. very impressed with your watercolour abilities John... that was never one of my fortes'... : )
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Angela Francis 24 Feb 2006
Beautiful piece John. The scene is very well composed.Herman Serrano 02 Feb 2006
Holy cow, John...this is close to a modern american masterpiece!!! The starkness of the white trees against the darker treeline ios sublime!!!Peter Skov 18 Jan 2006
Is that a weak bit of sunlight I can see shining on the barn? That winter sky and weak sunlight breaking through the clouds is so familiar to me. That's something I am already finding about your work: I can relate to the light. I have seen it myself many times and loved it. Well captured!sher richardson 13 Apr 2005
excellent shadows and over all monotoned feel... great art is timeless.. very impressed with your watercolour abilities John... that was never one of my fortes'... : )Joseph Deihl II 13 Apr 2005
Great detail!