Garden Sunlight
“In trying to catch the Castle at dawn, I was surprised that I had to wait over an hour after the posted sunrise for the light to arrive on the property, coming up over the mountains to the east. It was worth the wait, though, as this painting attests. I was intrigued by all the reflections here as well as how the sun shone thru the two dining room doors and out the other side. I painted all the dark wood trim of the house in acrylic, which doesn’t bleed when dry. Then I was free to use “wet into wet” watercolor in the hills, roof and stonework to get a rich blend of color, the permanent acrylic keeping the structure of the house intact. It was actually interesting to see only the trim painted in on the blank white paper. In your mind’s eye you could see the whole house, your imagination filling in what was missing. After messing with a wonderful array of color in the stone and roof, I was surprised how quickly it came into focus with a little dry brush painting briefly describing the stone and tile. I have not fared so well in paying homage in these paintings to the incredible gardens that have flourished under skilled and tireless volunteer hands. They are so spectacular that they defy adequate portrayal!”
– Peter Ferber
14 x 19 inches, unframed size
Unframed $175, framed price available upon request
We are also happy to help you create a custom framing design that fits your needs. This print is part of a limited edition set of 200 giclée prints. All limited edition prints are signed and numbered by the artist.
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(603) 569-6159
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