Light River Reflections7.25" x 13.25"
Pastel
Casey Klahn
This image more directly reflects the Hoquiam River Series that began all of this river work. For one thing, it is a composition from life, and the color and mood are a match to the Hoquiam series. The only thing lacking is the formal match - it isn't really the Little Hoquiam River. I'll have to make another trip to the coast soon to refresh my Hoquiam images. For now, my imagination will suffice for the extended river series.
I love how you have simplified and abstracted the reflections, ripples etc in the water. There is a real sense of light and movement which gives it power as a landscape in addition to being a formal success.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow did you two know that I was in the studio struggling - and could use this encouragement? One in depth, and one simple crit. Thanks, Robyn and Deborah.
ReplyDeleteNice.... quiet, yet powerful. I love the way you edit the landscape to create just the feeling you want.
ReplyDeleteThanks, LS. I don't know if I consciously edit - I think I just see it this way.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great palette. The Color meister!
ReplyDeleteCM for short, Jala.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Casey - I love the color too, and that feeling of light and movement Deborah mentioned.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this one. But I do love them all Casey. I aspire to paint more abstract landscapes and yet get caught in the details all too often. I have much to learn and I am learning much from you!
ReplyDeleteThank-you!