Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Boerne Art Waddle
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Terlingua Sunrise
One of the joys of having some time off and relaxing in Terlingua is waking up, pouring myself a cup of coffee, spiking it up with some bourbon, and sitting out on the front porch will Bill Zaner watching the sunrise over the mountains. The day starts quietly, usually with me and Bill on the deck, no one saying a word, and we are soon joined by David, then the rest of the group starts stirring.
It's a kind of Zen moment. No one says a word, because no words are necessary. It's a sacred time to sit, reflect, and observe. As the sun rises, the day awakens the little town of Terlingua, and one can see people moving about. I get up to fix breakfast as people begin arriving, and we talk about where we'll go paint that day. Plans are made, breakfast is eaten, showers are done, and everyone get ready within a short time, and we're off. It's a blessed time, and one I miss, as I frequently think about it. Sometimes, when the time is right, I escape my desk, and go watch the sunrise at work before I begin my day - coffee in hand (without the bourbon), and I think about being out west, watching Terlingua awaken.
It's a kind of Zen moment. No one says a word, because no words are necessary. It's a sacred time to sit, reflect, and observe. As the sun rises, the day awakens the little town of Terlingua, and one can see people moving about. I get up to fix breakfast as people begin arriving, and we talk about where we'll go paint that day. Plans are made, breakfast is eaten, showers are done, and everyone get ready within a short time, and we're off. It's a blessed time, and one I miss, as I frequently think about it. Sometimes, when the time is right, I escape my desk, and go watch the sunrise at work before I begin my day - coffee in hand (without the bourbon), and I think about being out west, watching Terlingua awaken.
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| Terlingua Sunrise, Illuminating Maverick Mountain and Pulliam Bluff. Oil on Panel, 11" x 14" |
"Morning on the Cibolo Creek"
Painted en plein aire. That's French for "I painted outside."
The Cibolo Creek runs through Boerne, and a private foundation has set up an area of land called the Cibolo Nature Center. (www.cibolo.org/) It is pretty much untouched, and with a short hike from the parking area, there are several places along the creek where one can sit for hours and enjoy the peace and quiet, and paint, write, reflect, or just be still. I was out there yesterday for about 2 1/2 hours and saw a total of 2 couples that walked by to see what I was doing. My dog, Nigel, had a great time romping through the shallow creek and greeting those that came by.
The morning lights create some interesting shadows and reflections on the water. This is at the end of one of the trails where 2 branches of the creek converge.
The Cibolo Creek runs through Boerne, and a private foundation has set up an area of land called the Cibolo Nature Center. (www.cibolo.org/) It is pretty much untouched, and with a short hike from the parking area, there are several places along the creek where one can sit for hours and enjoy the peace and quiet, and paint, write, reflect, or just be still. I was out there yesterday for about 2 1/2 hours and saw a total of 2 couples that walked by to see what I was doing. My dog, Nigel, had a great time romping through the shallow creek and greeting those that came by.
The morning lights create some interesting shadows and reflections on the water. This is at the end of one of the trails where 2 branches of the creek converge.
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| "Morning on the Cibolo Creek" Boerne, TX. Oil on panel, 9" x 12" |
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Completed paintings
I had fun this week thinking about and then completing the paintings I started at Big Bend. I learned a few things too. While I usually paint wet-on-wet, I found out that if I let the paint dry for a week, I then have a new surface to work on, and I can bring out the lights, apply some atmosphere, and make some nice details happen.
It's been a great weekend to work in my studio, and think about color, depth, values... and then apply the new paint to the surface. I got all fired up, and not only finished the paintings, but also framed and hung them. I love seeing something through to completion.
Here are the finished works
It's been a great weekend to work in my studio, and think about color, depth, values... and then apply the new paint to the surface. I got all fired up, and not only finished the paintings, but also framed and hung them. I love seeing something through to completion.
Here are the finished works
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| Christmas Mountains, Big Bend, TX, 8" x 10", oil on board |
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| Big Bend hills with View of Santa Elena in the back, 4" x 6", oil on board |
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| Maverick Mountain with Pulliam Bluff int he background, 11" x 14", oil on board |
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| Maverick Mountain # 2, Pulliam Bluff in the background, 2.5" x 3", oil on canvas board |
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| Pulliam Bluff in the morning, Big Bend, TX, 9" x 12", oil on board |
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