Dec
Silvery Moon
Postcards from Texas(A Painting A Week)
Silvery Moon
6″ x 8″ original oil on canvas panel
Larry G. Lemons - Copyright 2007
I recently heard an explanation about why the moon sometimes looks much larger to us than at other times. It has to do with comparing it with known objects viewed from a distance. If we look at something up close to us and see the moon in the background, it does not look all that unusual, but when we look at things in the distance that appear smaller because of that distance, the moon actually appears larger relatively speaking. As the moon “rises” higher above the horizon, there is nothing to compare it to, so it starts to look smaller. If you are looking close, you will see that I often paint my pick ups as if they were viewed with a wide angle lens, while I render my backgrounds as though they were viewed with a telephoto lens. I do this intentionally to give the pick up a more angular, and I believe, more intimate view, while allowing me to enlarge and focus on what I think is most important in the background. Is it correct use of perspective? Who cares? It helps me convey the story that I want to tell.
Note: This is the first time I have painted one of my pick up tailgate series this small. It was an enjoyable challenge. Hope you enjoy it, as well.
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It has been my desire from the beginning that my art would connect with folks all over the country. Of course, I have been very pleased with the purchases; however, I have been equally touched by personal comments shared with me about art and life and grandkids and persevering. Thank you all. My family and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year celebration.
