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Thursday, June 30, 2011
BECKY JOY desert palo verde tree at sunset
I have this painting, 16x20 on canvas panel, listed on my website for sale for $1200. Click here to purchase
I painted this tree from my imagination. I have done plenty of them in plein air so I am familiar with them. I love the free form of the tree which makes it a perfect subject for using the imagination. I start with a dark form for the overall design, then a lot of back and forth with positive and negative shapes. I had a lot of fun playing with the color also. It is backlit, so the warmer colors on the tree peak out from behind and the front, away from the light source, is cooler in color.
Becky Joy
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becky joy palette knife impressionist oil landscape painting sunset palo verde desert tree art
I paint. Using oils and recently rediscovering pastels I paint primarily landscapes in plein air and the studio. I'm known for my sunsets and skies. I'm passionate about passing on what I have learned from nationally known artists in workshops that I teach.
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Becky- I think this is one of my favorites of yours!!
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