Avenue of Trees in the Mist, ©John O’Grady 2014
Oil on deep edged Beech Panel, 20.3 cm x 15 cm x 3.7cm deep (approx. 8″ x 6″, no need to frame and ready to hang)
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Tree lined avenues are a common sight in France. They have a symmetrical sculptural quality.
This painting started life more as an arrangement of colour than as a particular subject matter as I had the colours on my palette from the previous day’s work.
From there, an image emerged slowly as if from the mist.
This muted understated piece was the result, a morning with trees silhouetted against an autumnal mist and the dawn light of morning breaking through slowly.
I would love to hear what you feel about this piece.
This is a fabulous painting. I absolutely love the hazy silhouette of the trees and the warm but muted red of the sky. Brilliant work!
Hello Tisha,
I thought it might be one that would connect with you, with the deep rich colours. Thank you for your comment
I too am drawn to the warm earthy colours which you often use in your Irish landscapes and especially your bog paintings John. However, this colour is thinner, more translucent as befits the morning light. I think this painting is very pleasing partly because the misty light and composition are so harmonious. The shafts falling through the graceful avenue are beautifully depicted. A delight to the eyes.
Hello Christine,
I know what you mean, the bog paintings are earthier I think and heavy, where as this one is “thinner” airier. Thank you for your comment
That’s lovely John, well done
Thanks very much Eoin