"Lights and Shadows" after John Singer Sargent ~~ Corfu: Lights and Shadows ~~ 1909
I am always searching for ways to grow as an Artist. Sometimes, the best way is to step back and take a look at the Masters of Art. One of my favorites is John Singer Sargent.
During Art class last night, I studied one of his landscapes. I tried to see if I could capture the shadows of light on the house, as he had. I would never compare the two, but I am happy with the way my turned out :)
During Sargent's long career, he painted more than 2,000 watercolors, roving from the English countryside to Venice to the Tyrol, Corfu, the Middle East, Montana, Maine, and Florida, and each destination offered pictorial stimulation and treasure. Even at his leisure, in escaping the pressures of the portrait studio, he painted with restless intensity, often painting from morning until night.
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12 comments:
I think this turned out great--and that's one of my favorite Sargent paintings; I know it well. You really captured the sunstruck feeling; and, as in Sargent's, I love the little rectamgle of darker blue sea.
p.s. I'm curious to know what size your painting is?
to Laura ~~ I knew that you would be familiar with this painting ~~ I love your work :)
This size is 11" by 15"
The house is very dimensional. I think you really got interesting shadows.
Beautifually done, Laura. This is one of my favorites for the colors inside the shadows. I, too, have tried to copy this one to learn. He has many I'd like to try some day.
this is stunning.
You are so talented! I love the colors and the lines in this painting.
Jo
I love the way the shadows play along the sides of the building!
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Hi Laura: Thanks for posting a comment on my blog, I would love to exchange links with you, please feel free to email me at anneliberteas@yahoo.com Thanks!!!
And I love your artwork... beautiful!!!
I think your painting turn out very well...You do such beautiful work...
Laura - I believe you have captured the light and shadows beautifully. The piece has a very dimensional quality and I love the coloring. So glad you commented on my blog since it led me here.
This is lovely.
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