Today's Catch
by AnnaJo Vahle
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36.000 x 24.000 inches
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Title
Today's Catch
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Although, it is a fairly large canvas to paint en plein aire...that is what I did here. I painted even bigger canvasses on this location. It is a lovely and comfortable spot on south Merritt Island along the Banana River. I often went out at sunrise and spent all day painting there. I loved to see the colors change and the various birds come and go throughout the day as I quietly painted. This particular afternoon, as the shadows grew long, the sky and water turned a vivid pink and purple. A heron stands in the shallow water close to the shore as he fished. An Osprey takes a few quick bites of its catch, before returning to the nest to feed its young. It almost felt as if the osprey wanted to show off it's catch to me as it watched me paint. It posed quite a long time for me. It was one of those magical moments.
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January 3rd, 2012
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Comments (33)
Sarah Irland
A magical moment, indeed! A beautiful painting, AnnaJo. The colors are wonderful and I love all the little details that contribute to the overall to this extraordinary painting!
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, I can’t begin to imagine painting a full sheet en plein aire at one sitting! Such stamina!...YES, one of those MAGICal inspired moments, to be sure!! While the detail of the Osprey is the main focus ...my eye always travels to the long purply shadows where the Light resides nearby...what delight to find the Great Blue Heron...yet another fisherman awaiting dinner! Such an amazing work...Masterfully rendered! The Child in me Delights and returns the gaze! L/F
Sandra Phryce-Jones
AnnaJo your art is AMAZING brilliant and talented yes praise is needed as I have to impart and recognise such as yours and why do we paint to enjoy and share Yes I believe artists love to share give V
Clotilde Espinosa
Excellent atmosphere and colors...A paradise where one can dream...just fabulous dear AnnaJo!! F/L.
Jack Zulli
Enjoy the way you worked this piece, my eyes keep dancing from one point to another, love the detail, a pleasure to view;) v
Tessa Fairey
Magnificent scene Anna-Jo! I am amazed that you sat at this spot and painted this beautiful painting! You are such a wonderful artist! v/f
Randy Hall
Beautiful work AnnaJo. You have a real eye for detail. I love the composition and the little 'extras' you put into your artwork. Definitely F+V on this one.
Randy Wollenmann
Wow! En plen aire! This is just such remarkable work Annajo! I'm spellbound. v/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Yes....en plein air, Randy. I love to paint that way. This was a pretty spot along the river's edge. Very comfortable quiet location. Thank you for your visit and comments.