This painting is, in many ways, different from any I have done recently.
First, I rarely paint with the final location of the artwork in mind. But this one was done with the intention of displaying above our friends’ family room fireplace. It is supposed to be a house-warming gift for our close friends who recently became the proud owners of a charming house in Westford, MA.
Second, this is my largest painting so far, and one of the quickest ones too (for the size). I used large brushes and strokes – a technique I am still learning – and completed it in about 6 hours.
And lastly, this painting was done in acrylic; a medium I have used after a very long time. Although I prefer to work with oils, I used acrylics because I wanted the paint to dry quickly. This was a gift and I was on a deadline!
I hope our friends enjoy the painting.
