"Lake Shore II" © #sidebysideexhibit #abstractedlandscape

©2013 Debbi Smith Rourke

Lake Shore II  24"x30"

Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

$1300 + sh/h in US
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I painted this from a photograph by photographer Bill Oakey for our 2014 Side by Side exhibition Sept 1 - 30 downtown at the Old Bakery and Emporium Gallery. (Reception Friday Sept 5, 5 - 7 pm!!) I painted a smaller version that was an abstracted landscape with a bit more detail - see "Lake Shore 8x10." As I created this larger version, I simplified the image even further. Isn't that interesting? You'd think you'd put in more detail but I keep trying to simplify everything down to basic shapes. Enjoying this road to further simplification. And digging these colors.

Lake Shore © #SidexSide #bluebonnets #TexasWildflowers

©2014 Debbi Smith Rourke

Lake Shore 8"x10"

Oil on canvas panel
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This is the first new work for my next Side by Side exhibit with Bill Oakey this October at the Old Bakery and Emporium. Working on a batch of new works, all based on his photography. You'll have to come to the show to see his image. :-) Love these abstracted landscapes with lots of of thick, juicy paint. Love using the palette knife and mixing in a little brushwork. Fun!!