Monday, March 30, 2009
Some new inspiration/thoughts!
Well, I'm still here. Sometimes, the more I learn . . . I become more and more dangerous! . . . in my painting world, of course! Working thru this new-found knowledge takes time! Learning more about tonalism, the soft edges and sort-of ethereal feeling that I love . . . it's been suggested that I explore the tonalist painters, George Inness and others . . . and this weekend was SO enlightening. The Hudson River painters . . . some of the galleries in Hudson, New York. I grew up there, we went to Newbury's there when I was a kid. Gray's Furniture. There were three shoe stores, a few fabric stores, two music shops, milner shop, dress shops . . . and I guess it was good that Warren Street went to sleep for several years. Because, the architectural beauty is still there . . . oh its still 'back in time', but a treat to remember back. Now its antiques and galleries and upscale restaurants - a day trip for New Yorkers. The Hudson River valley . . . I believe its still my first love! We drove up to Olana . . . and looking out at the vistas . . . I can see so easily now why the Hudson River painters became so popular . . . the drama, romance of the Hudson valley . . . I have to learn more!
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Hi Helen, This is my second try at leaving a comment. Google doesn't seem to want to allow me to leave one. I found you through Google Alert and am glad I did. Have been thinking about making the trip to Hudson to investigate the gallery scene there and to paint a view or two in the area. I, too, love the Hudson River Valley and paint it a lot. I'm down the the lower portion of the Hudson Valley and belong to a plein air group called the Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters.
ReplyDeleteReally like your florals.
Phyllis Tarlow