Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Nightfall at Traditions

Nightfall at Traditions
Oil on panel, 9x12
Old Town Overland Park
Tonight, three of us went out to old town Overland Park to paint a nocturne.  This spot was one of three we had narrowed down.  There is something magical about painting a nocturne.  When I started, there was still light in the sky.  I like to pick a spot where I can paint under a street light, and a white light is better than the yellow ones.  There was only one street light in line with the view I wanted, and this one was yellow.  It is a very windy night, so I had to secure my panel well to the easel.  By the time I had finished the painting, I could no longer tell the hue of my darks, only that they were dark.  Neither could I tell the true color of my lights, only that they were light.  I love the whole process of painting a nocturne - it is like a mystery!  I do not know what I have really painted until I bring it into the light!  This painting is a happy surprise!  I can hardly wait to go and paint another nocturne!  This painting makes 146 in 146 days.
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19 comments:

  1. ChristineMay 30, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    beautiful painting!

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  2. FayeMay 30, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Tammie, this is gorgeous. I can't imagine being able to do that sort of painting. You are so talented.

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  3. DebbieMay 30, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    This is so beautiful. I've never painted a nocturne before. What a fun thing to do!

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  4. NettyMay 31, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    wow so much depth to your beautiful painting. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  5. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 31, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful and atmospheric, I love this painting!

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  6. Tracey FKMay 31, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    that is truly lovely... the tone of your colours is simply lovely and I love the soft brush strokes at the front... fabulous work...xx

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  7. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Delightful, what an intriguing way to paint.

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  8. Mary C. NasserMay 31, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Tammi, love the illumination in this!
    Congratulations on 146 in 146 days!! WOW!!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  9. aimeeMay 31, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    it's beautiful and really does look just like old town Overland Park! I used to live in Lawrence and would make pilgrimages to get my Penzey's Spices fix there ;)

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  10. Sarah LeonardMay 31, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    This is really beautiful. There is something so romantic about the word nocturne - it's used in music too. Always for deep and reflective pieces of music.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  11. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Wow this is so great. I love our description of painting at night, never tried it, now you have inspired me to do so. Happy PPF xox

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  12. Maria MedeirosMay 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    What an adventure! Truly beautiful!

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  13. Ayala ArtMay 31, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    this is a fantascic painting and the light is beautiful. 146?? amazing!

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  14. bellefrogworksMay 31, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I really love that painting - the lighting is so interesting and the scene is just wonderful. Wow - that's a lot of paintings. HPPF

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  15. Linda RichardsonMay 31, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Simply Beautiful! Happy PPF!

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  16. Tam HessMay 31, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Oh what a sweet mood you've created! I love the soft colors...thanks so much for sharing your work. Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  17. PaintingWriteJune 1, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    I can't believe you painted this at night in the glow of only a street light! That's brilliant! What a great idea and how beautifully it turned out. Good on you for having done a painting a day for 146 days - that's pretty impressive!

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  18. elisaJune 2, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    how lovely. gives a warm glow feeling after reading your words and seeing this beautiful painting!

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  19. SusanJune 7, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Oh wow, this is wonderful. I too love your use of light and color here. Lovely!

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