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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Dam pipe

Dam Pipe

oil 30x40 2014

This mysterious scene greets one if he strays from the path, and chooses his foothold carefully among the damp, moss-mottled stones below the dam at Hellestvedtvannet, Herre. A huge pipe, perhaps 3 meters in diameter, carries water from the dam to hydro-electric turbines. The pipe has sprung several leaks, adding to the rapids. I was attracted to the strange blending of ancient and recent technology (the riveted iron pipe buttressed by cyclopian stones, which would have looked antique even during Roman times.)

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Path by River

Path by River, Herre

40x30 oil 2014

My motifs are getting ever more local. I finished this one today from our yard, abutting the river. All winter I look out to this scene, the path seeming so slippery and icy, lit grimly by dim street lamps. I prefer it now, awoken in spring, raked by morning light.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

River Reflections

River Reflections

30 x40 oil 2014

1. May, Herre, Norway. The day was a brisk one, with a chilly wind, despite the bright sun. The light, as well as the breeze, made for good painting weather if one kept his coat on and stayed in the sun by the river bank. Gusts of wind changed the water surface minute by minute. Likewise, swiftly moving clouds changed the light. No problem--just cast your eyes to the palette and mix a color. When the paint's on the brush, the scene has changed back to what you remembered.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Boathouse

Boathouse at Frierstua, Herre

30 x 40 2014

Spring has arrived-- time to get my paint field kit together. The sun shone on my back, and mossy rocks were my bench, as tried out some old fashioned plein air painting today.