Sunset on Route 25

11/27/2009

Sunset on Route 25

This in just one of a few studies I have done from a photograph. I have a camera with me where ever I go. Whether it is recording a scene for its photographic merits or just making a visual note, I find the camera a useful tool to carry with me at all times. The advent of digital photography makes this a much more convenient and immediate practice. I was traveling up Route 25 in South Carolina one evening. The light on the trees was interesting and I grabbed the camera in the seat next to me snapped this note. This was painted on Somerset paper that was primed with gesso. I also use acrylic medium or Knox gelatin to prime the paper, the latter being my favorite.

Nov 27, 2009 11:36:45 PM | Paintings

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YOU TURNED A PLAIN HIGHWAY ROAD INTO SOMETHING SPECIAL. I COULDN'T PUT MY FINGER ON IT AT FIRST, BUT THEN I REALIZED THAT IT IS THE TEXTURE OF THE PICTURE THAT IS SPECIAL. THE TREES, AND HIGHWAY IN PARTICULAR, HAVE A GRAIN LIKE, OR, FABRIC LIK QUALITY. IT'S VERY NICE.

Posted by: GARLICPARISI | 12/16/2009 at 05:37 PM

25 is a beautiful drive in the late evening sun and sunset...especially past Edgefield and up into Greenwood. When I worked for the NWTF in Edgefield I used to love driving home to North Augusta every day at 5 because of the great light. Taking Sweetwater Rd. out of Edgefield back to hwy 25 near the Fish Camp is even more beautiful that time of day.

Posted by: Brnet Douglas | 12/17/2009 at 11:41 AM

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