LinenandlofiDec 27
Gwen Fisher

And it’s done, my first stylized painting after all those Bob Ross tutorials. I tried really hard to to focus on the quality of my brushstrokes and not to overwork this piece. My success in the regard is debatable.

Two Foxes under an Orange Sky
9” by 12”
Lightfast gouache paint on Arches 100% cotton paper
#painting #art #gouache #watercolor #landscape

Dec 26 at 5:44pmWeb
Show threadPlay Ball and Fight FascistsDec 26

@gwenbeads

Oh that is awesome!

Show threadJohn WilsonDec 26

@gwenbeads speaking as someone who put down the brush and is afraid to pick it up again after such a long absence, overwork is better than no work haha

I’ve never seen a stylized work like this and I think it’s pretty cool

Show threadGwen FisherDec 26
@crazybutable we have a saying around here: anything worth doing is worth overdoing. It’s been fun finding my painting style. The more I practice and learn, the closer I’m getting. Thanks for your kind comments.
Show threadJohn WilsonDec 26
@gwenbeads I did pick up a bunch of art stuff for Christmas and I hope to get off my butt soon. Still have to make it through the holiday season with the family obligations
Show threadsaarmullerDec 26
@gwenbeads Yes, now that you mention it, perhaps a bit overworked now. I looked up the previous version (landscape of a sunset over the hills) and I think I liked that even more.
Show threadLiteratopiaDec 26
@gwenbeads cool 😀
Show threadwortezimmerDec 26
@gwenbeads
I like it like it is!
Show threadMint SpiesDec 26
@gwenbeads I think it looks great - well done!
Show threadCM ThiedeDec 26

@gwenbeads I like this. I also like fellow Wisconsin artist, Bruce Bodden.

https://bruce-bodden.pixels.com/

Bruce Bodden - Official Website

This is the website of Bruce Bodden. Shop for geometric art, abstract art, tree art, and more. Designs are available to purchase as canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, apparel, and other products. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UW-Oshkosh in 1994. Drawing and A...

Bruce Bodden - Official Website
Show threadGwen FisherDec 26
@cmthiede thanks for the link. I can see the similarities in what we are both trying to do with stylized landscapes.
Show threadCM ThiedeDec 26
@gwenbeads I find it hard to achieve, or break away from, what Grant Wood did with the landscape. Though, it appears both you and Bruce have found unique avenues for viewers to explore. Great work.
Show threadGwen FisherDec 27

@cmthiede oh, Grant Wood’s use of perspective in his landscapes is divine. You feel like your way up high looking down. Notice his high horizon lines. You can also see the tops of his trees. We were discussing horizon lines here yesterday. Lower HLs make you feel like you’re in the scene. Higher HLs make you feel like you’re looking at the scene. Myhuu uh stand has convinced me to lower my HLs in my paintings.

Lawren Harris from the Group of Seven has also done a lot of noteworthy landscapes that I think are inspiring. And Eyvind Earle, who painted for Disney. OMG!

Show threadJiva DeVoeDec 26
@gwenbeads that’s better than anything Bob Ross painted. Well done.
Show threadKeith WolcottDec 26
@gwenbeads You are really talented. Very beautiful. There is so much happening that moves the eye around.
Show threadGwen FisherDec 26

@keithwolcott

@EllisLove

Thank you. Talent comes from practice.

Show threadNixanadoo and You tooDec 26
@gwenbeads this would make an outstanding diamond painting
Show threadjust_one_bearDec 27

@gwenbeads This is so charming! The feeling I get with the forest curving in is that the sunlight feels that much warmer. Like a hug of color.

(I may have already nicknamed the foxes as "Mischief" and "Curiosity" :) )

Show threadGwen FisherDec 27
@just_one_bear a hug of color, the love that. Here’s a closeup of
Mischief and Curiosity for you.
Show threadjust_one_bearDec 27
@gwenbeads Thank you! :)
Show threadlonely extrovertDec 27
@gwenbeads that's delightful!!
Show threadJoe TurpinDec 28
@gwenbeads , love it! It has a magical quality to it.
Show threadDianaJan 1
Wow 🤩
@gwenbeads