Image of the Day, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 9:53PM Tweet “To paint trees well, we should know them well. Each and every tree has its characteristics. These should be studied. Some trees have very thickly massed foliage which suggests compactness and solidity. Others have sparse foliage with perhaps many opening between the leaves and twigs. Certain species are tall and slender, some more “squatty” or round in form. Aside from their shapes, texture and local color, seasonal changes and atmosphere modify their appearance.” – Edgar Payne
On view now at the Crocker Museums exhibition: Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey, from February 11th to May 6th, 2012.
Edgar Alwin Payne (1883-1947), Sycamore in Autumn, Orange County Park, c. 1917, oil on board, 32 x 42 in. Credit: Crockerartmuseum.orgOther posts on Edgar Payne:
Reader Comments (1)
I would not have guessed this to be an Edgar Payne. More like, "Franz Bischoff meets Granville Redmond," but it is a beautiful piece, and I'm still learning. Thank you.