Painting #4/52

Forecasters
36”x 36”x 2” Acrylic on Canvas
Reference image credit: Jim Glab

Having completed hundreds of commissioned paintings since 2001, I have learned to anticipate hurdles, when working within a specified set of preferences. In this case, Theresa wanted an ocean scene with “aqua” water, three colorful sailboats, and a massive cloud formation painted on a square canvas. Not knowing the anatomy of sailboats was the most difficult part of the equation, so I had to rely upon stock images for those finer details. She left the placement of the boats up to me and I opted for a triangular composition. I’m still not certain if I pulled off the sailboats entirely, but she loves the painting and that’s the entire goal of commissioned artwork. Impressionism was certainly a friend…

I can appreciate this painting experience for several other reasons, as well. The diagonal slant of the waves gives the image more depth and the bold clouds create energy, when compared to a typical seascape with horizontal waves and sailboats in alignment with the horizon. It all depends upon the effect you’re after and I’m glad I was given the opportunity to expand my portfolio. Thank you, Theresa!

Prints of this image are available at Eve's Print Website