Daily painting #39: Creek

Apologies for another bad photo with glare (especially in the top left). Fortunately, I’m upgrading my photography setup. I’m getting a new camera tripod tomorrow, and then I will invest in some photography lights.

Anyway, I improvised a lot more than usual here, with mixed results. I was emulating David Dunlop, who does amazing things by moving paint with squeegees and trowels. Not really my cup of tea, but it was interesting to try. :)

Geoff Watson, “Creek study (unfinished),” June daily painting #8, oil on panel, 8” x 10,” 2019.

Little Falls Creek

I did a study of Little Falls Creek last year, and I've been meaning to turn it into a larger studio painting. For this first effort, I experimented with the odd painting implements pioneered by David Dunlop: squeegees, house-painting brushes, paper towels, gloves, fingers. The result is a bit messy, but I do like the lighting effects. I haven't decided what to do next with this picture.

Geoff Watson, "Little Falls Creek," in progress, oil on panel, 11" x 14," 2018.