11 x 9 Oil (on gessoed watercolor paper )
This is for Vern's Moleskins. Since he has been creating pictures from his trip to Germany I thought I would give him something from my trip to Italy. This is the only night scene I have of Venice and I had it to paint it one day. So here it is Vern you get my first oil in the moleskins.
( I guess this time I made it on my own deadline ... lol )
Dominique, this is absolutely awesome. This belongs in a museum. The colors, the lighting, everything is just so-o-o good. I'm still standing in awe.
ReplyDeleteI agree with James, this is specTACular, Dominique. The reflections on the water in front of the cafes, the glow on the buildings and the way the distance fades into a haze... my GOODness this is reaaaally special and a quantum leap in your oil painting skill! The colors are so rich, too. WOW, I'm extremely impressed!
ReplyDeleteOh, Dominique, this is radiant. You completely captured the magic of Venice. Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteDominique, I am so impressed by this first oil painting...you really captured the very romantic glow of Venice...take a bow!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Dominique! That glow IS very romantic...brings back very nice memories.
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful, Dominique! You really turned on the lights in this one... This should turn on all future viewers!
ReplyDeleteDominique, this is a perfect piece.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe that this is your first oil painting after the portrait right?
I wonder if this is the good teacher or the very talented student.
This glow of Venice, amazing.
I want to see more.
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!! That's my first reaction and this is brilliant! Just imagine how far you'd go if you keep digging deep with oil.This is LOVELY and FRESH and the mood is CRACKING!
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo beautiful, Dominique! The glow of lights, the sunset and reflections...it has such a great mood!
ReplyDelete(Funny, I was thinking of painting Venice next! But I don't think I could do anything to compare to this!)
Ok Lady, you need to keep those oils out and continue exploring this medium you have obviously mastered! Absolutely beautiful and very well done!!
ReplyDeleteWell I did not think I would get such comments. I hope to keep going in oil since it seem to work . Thank you all so very much.
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I still don't know how to mix them with turp or oil, it seem I have a lot to learn.
Dominique this is fabulous. I love it and I thank you. The lights and dusky atmosphere are wonderful, and it truly does stir memories of far away places and memorable trips. You are getting so comfortable with the oils...bravo, and deserve all the great comments above.
ReplyDeleteSorry for not commenting sooner, but I've been away for the last couple of weeks.