oil 6x8 on linen board
Here's a tiny one from the Gold Paint out I kept for my self-- I had only an hour or so to crank it out including set up/break down time. It was after the storm with constant changing cloud light so I had to pick a moment and stick to it. Not always easy, but I kind of like the light effect on this one except for the wonky drawing.
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posted by william wray at 5:29 PM
52 Comments:
You did this in an hour?...Thats incredible if you ask me. Your plan worked, this is spectacular. For adjectives, I was thinking gestural, loose and fresh instead of wonky.
Be good,
Todd
Stunning William! It's my new favorite!
eric
itms fresh, the essence of plein air painting, at least what I am striving for. 1-hour-limit + wonky-drawing = plein-air-done-right.
is "wonky" a word?
One hour? Bravo. This is a true gem.
Nice light, it definitely has that feeling of the excessivly bright sunlight that seems to exist post-storm.
Wow! That is bold and dramatic, I love it.
I second...third...maybe fourth the sentiment. An hour?
I feel the exactly same way about quick-n-dirty paintings as I do about quick-n-dirty sketches. They betray much of the artist's skill and abilities to work under various constraints, like time...and blood/alcohol content. Granted, I assume you were sober doing this one, but I understand from Mike Manley's blog posts that drink-n-draw is becoming something of a popular thing in some groups.
Oh, and I also like your decision to do an unfair weather painting.
Wonky drawing I don't see. I see reaching up towards the heavens. Something spontaneous from within. A Wray moment (or hour).
Great!
That's great... super atmospheric. You have embodied some kind of good spirit in your little hour painting.
It's nice to know a guy can set aside an hour before dark and place a dripping wet canvas that looks like this in the backseat of his car. That sure would make me smile as I drove off.
Nice Bill!
Ron
hmmmm StronG! got those contrasts you've been mentioning.
What a nice little gem. Each painting posted is such a gift and inspiration.
Mona
I can relate to the need to "pick a moment and stick with it", Sometimes it's even about anticipating a moment, for instance when you're hoping to catch that last light at nightfall. The only way I have been able to achieve it is to quickly get down the basic colours and tones that I anticpate will be there, and then bring in the light as the moment hits.
Nice fresh painting :)
IMO, your best yet. The brush strokes are really starting to develop a signature look that evokes confidence of expression. Looks like you're getting more and more comfortable throwing the paint down and the results speak for themselves.
I hope you continue to paint in this bold direction. Leave the tame, labored, smoothed out brush strokes for the other artists. This is the type of painting you were born to do.
I wish there was an 'Art of William Wray' coffee table book. I'd be the first to purchase a signed copy!
Absolutely beautiful William! The fact that you had only 1 hour to work on it make it so strong and powerful.
Dynamite!
Yes Todd about that-- I had no choice--
Hey Eric-- you need to post someting on your blog so I can have a new favorite too.
thatnks Ed-- Yes wonky is a word-- It must be .
I love the contrast of the bright building against the darker skies
Ryan
I love the mood on this piece and especially that sky!!! Great stuff!
thatks Jesse, Once an awile it happens.
i think you may just be a master of real world color
I really love your work, and wanted to know that I "tagged" you in my blog. A bit silly, but if you want to join in (optional!), you list that I tagged you, list 7 things about yourself, and 7 blogs you like.
Leslie-- thanks-- been enjoying your new painting theam--
BG_ Dan the Urban Barbarian is the Drink and draw guy-- I'm against it in basic principle. Although I have been a little lit before and not had a disaster, but better to be sober. Any form of imbibing and creating can be fun at first, but has quick diminishing returns. Enthusiasm up at first, but skills quickly erode.
oops, got my guys mixed up.
Robin-- thanks you have a pleasant way of curving the language.
wow! those clouds are exploding! But in the best possible way.
Chloe-- thanks--It does have that little bit of someting that makes it worth keeping.
is this one or the Lot for sale? i'm a big fan.
I like paintings of churches. Another winner here.
Ron, I walked back to the hotel , but It felt about the same.
thanks WK-- Contrast is everthing!
thatks Mona, Nice comments do the same for me.
artp: that sounds about right, but dangers approach for all but the most experienced.
Thanks Dan, It's always be a goal to be expressive with the brush. However I think you have to paint tight first to be able to get loose the right way. Kind of like Alex Toth spending the first half of his career putting everything in and the second half of his like taking everything he could out.
Hey Shawn-- your wish is my command-- a hardcover book is coming out soon. It's called Dirty Beauty and will feature my fine art work.
Hey Stef.
sometimes it's better to have less time...
cooper ! Boom!
Hey, Bill!
That's great news! Be sure to let everyone know when it comes out..me especially!
thanks Ryan! Me too! ;-)
thanks Jared!
Ryan-- I'm working on it.
thanks Joe--
Chia-- most small explosions are good!
Melanie-- It's not for sale at this time, but it may be in the one man show...
C-- I never thought I'd like painting them, but I'm doing more and more.
Wow, a lot of feeling with this painting.
Tim
Wow! Looks windy and spontaneous. Love it!
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