It's interesting to think that when Steele painted there, the land was wide open and he could see for miles...all the way to Bloomington where the university is, and nowadays the trees have grown up all around the area and the site feels quite intimate. I had imagined before I went that I'd be working on the type of wide open vistas that I usually paint when I travel to Northern Indiana, but because of the site's dense tree coverage, I unexpectedly found myself interested in studying the plants and trees up close.
Some views of the grounds...
Hydrangeas in the afternoon sun:
Along the entryway, lined with yucca:
The bank behind the Steele house:
And some of my plant studies...
Hydrangeas in the afternoon sun (8" x 8"):
I don't know what these amazingly pink plants were that were lying among the other flowers in the formal garden (8" x 10"):
And one of the most beautifully fluffy and back-lit plants I've ever had the delight to paint (6" x 6"):
10 comments:
Hi Karen, These paint studies are exquisite....just enough attention to detail and lovely edges (especially in the top and bottom ones) They exude light. Brava!
It truly is hard to pick a favorite out of all of these Karen. Each lovely in their own unique way. I can tell you had a great time here.
~ Kathleen
Yes I agree, it's difficult to pick a favorite. Great studies Karen.
Joan
What a fabulous experience, Karen... Amazing!!
That last piece is so absolutely wonderful!
Hi Loriann, Thank you! What a wonderful compliment about the edges...somehow that is always a tough issue for me...one that needs a lot of study and practice.
Hi Kathleen, yes I did have a wonderful time there. It was such a unique experience...thank you for your kind words! Hope you are doing great!
Hi Joan, Thanks so much! They were a lot of fun to paint!
Hi Marian, thank you! I'm partial to that last piece too...that plant in the light was fantastic!
Thank you for sharing your residency with us.
The photos of the grounds and your wonderful work are inspiring.
You've been busy!
I really love the last image of the clump of white topped vegetation. Looks like Pampas (?). I would never have guessed that they'd have yuccas there. Wow.
Hi Melinda, yes it sure has been a busy month! It's nice to be back home, too! Thank you for your botanical id :) and I know...I was so surprised at the yuccas also!
The light is magnificent in this piece. Excellent work.
Hi Gretha, thanks so much! That's exactly what drew me right to it!
that is beautiful. I believe it's called Pampas grass.
Good painting.
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