Sunday, July 4, 2010

Tuscan Triptych

© St. Hilaire Nelson 2010 | three panels 12x24

The last of the vacation artwork!

Here is the Tuscan scene I worked on over the beach break. I like it for the simplicity. This piece is more about color, pattern and shapes rather than shading and volume. While I was working on it, I likened it to the childhood days of scribbling a big swirly paper and then coloring in the shapes created by overlapping lines. Remember that?

3 comments:

  1. An Italian twist on July 4! Are you familiar with the work of Frances Mayes -- UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN?

    Vivid colors are delightful! Enjoy this Fourth of July with your family and friends.

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  2. This is so nice, Elizabeth, and a departure from your usual portraits of animal, vegetables and still life. Now I can see you painting these in your 3rd floor airie in NC. What fun!

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  3. I love the simplicity too. I always love coming to your blog and to see what new and wonderful pieces you have created.

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