Jan
Six Trees in the Fog
Postcards from Texas(A Painting A Week)
Six Trees in the Fog
6″ x 8″ original oil on canvas panel
Larry G. Lemons - Copyright 2008
Remember a few weeks back when it was so foggy? I know it’s dangerous to travel in the fog, but this weather related phenomenon presents many unusual visual delights as the heavy mist masks the small details and only reveals the essence of everyday objects. As I photographed these trees for reference material for future painting, it intrigued me that the fog and the backlighting had hidden the color and detail and melded the trees to appear as only four, but the trunks revealed that there were actually six. The color and detail only remained in the fence row in the foreground. Art sometimes has a way of helping us see things that often go unnoticed and unappreciated. Hope you appreciate this image.
I am now working on my first commission for the year. It’s going to be a good one. Please give some serious thought to commissioning me to do an original painting for you. It might be the old home place, a favorite car, a favorite pet, or just something totally unique to decorate your home or office. I can work from photographs, real life, or just share your idea and we’ll brainstorm it together and come up with a rough sketch of what you have in mind. Commissions confirmed by Jan. 31 will receive 2007 prices (which is 10% off of 2008 prices).
