Finding Landscape painting on canvas

Finding
12" x 12" oil on canvas

It's not often that I choose to let a painting go and prime over it to create a new one.

But what's under this painting was an attempt to create something, from a place I am not at any more but have the fondest memories of.

What I'm trying to say is I looked back and thought I could produce something like I had many years ago, it wasn't a success., We can't go backward only forward in new ways. I do like the texture from the previous painting coming through it fits very well and appears intentional, something I might try in the future.

What was amazing was how this sky changed as I was painting. The sunset slowly but dramatically shifting from these pastels to brilliant yellows, dark glowing purple and hot hot pinks. Although I didn't bring these changes into this painting, I chose to let them play out in front of me as I painted the soft distance it was wonderful to experience.

I am looking forward to the opening tomorrow and seeing the works of everyone involved up on the walls.

It doesn't bother me the change from a solo to a group show, it is going to be interesting to see three different interpretations of nature. One through paint, one photography and another through fiber.

I will try to get some pictures up Sunday.
and it's certainly a great way to end and begin a New Year.

I have some exciting ideas that I hope will begin to come to fruit this year.

I do love the idea of celebrating a new year, it's fresh, hopeful air waiting to be filled with new steps built upon the ones from the last year.

All the best,
~Rebecca


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Serenity Large Modern Landscape Painting

Serenity

Oil on panel
24" x 48"


detail picture

touches of brushstrokes, palette knife shapes.

I am trying to tame my desire of bold colors and sharp lines.
not a large step but a good step, and the gentle winter we are experiencing is aiding me.

Instead of the gray weather dragging me down I'm finding beauty in the soft color schemes.

Both day and evening are filled with smokey earth tones, pastel horizons and common plum clouds, my eyes are embracing this gentler, more introspective side of nature.

Still straddling the line between impressionist, abstract, expressive modern art I'm finding myself in each painting . Where they are what I am and not a specific description box.

~Rebecca

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Evening Glory 12" x 12" Plein Air Painting

Evening Glory
12" x 12"
plein air
oil on canvas,

So many thoughts...
for another day.
~Rebecca

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Gallery Opening The Vast Difference

The Vast Difference
Sandra Holata, Caressa Mathews, and Rebecca Grantham

December 30, 2006 - February 10, 2007

opening reception: December 30 and 31, 7 - 10pm

Millworks Gallery, Inc.
106 N. Main St.
Northside Arts District
Akron, Ohio 44308

Gallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays 6-9 pm and by appointment
Contact: David Leas (330) 807-0575

Sandra Holata lives in suburban Ohio - the land of Wal Mart and lawn chemicals. Holata spent several years documenting the rape of the landscape and homogenization of American culture. Using Liquid Light photo emulsion, she prints black and white photographs, of the destruction, on food boxes and recycled papers combined with salvaged construction materials. Her current "Year of the Dog" series is a look inward on how this affects her psyche.

Caressa Mathews is a graduate of Kent State University, with a degree in Textile Arts. Over the past 5 years, she has exhibited her work throughout Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Caressa is delighted to be a part of this innovative unveiling of new work from fellow artists in the Akron area and is excited to start her career in such a supportive community.

Ohio, painter Rebecca Grantham has a passion for landscape painting plein air, onsite, all year through. Working in oils outside as time passes she transforms everyday moments into unique works of art that capture the essence of the beauty around us. Her work immerses you in nature, up close the viewer is a part of the painted moment that is a culmination of time and subtle changes. Her paintings carry nature's daily patterns and rhythms onto the canvas greeting you with a living work of art.

All the best,
~Rebecca
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Merry Christmas

I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas,

and a New Year overflowing with Joy!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

~Rebecca

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