Original artwork description:

As an art critic, what immediately stands out to me in this painting is the immaculate capture of tranquility and natural beauty. The artist's use of oil paints, in the impressionist genre, lends itself well to the description of scintillating sunlight hitting the girl's back and illuminating the field of purple flowers. This is a testament to the artist's skill, where he has managed to encapsulate this fleeting moment in time with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
The decision to present the girl from behind creates an air of mystery, as it allows room for viewers to project their own emotions and experiences onto her. The soft blue color of her blouse and the lavender skirt complements the field of purple flowers, displaying the artist's understanding of how colors can weave a harmonious dialogue. The solitary straw hat in her hand further enhances the solace and calm that the painting exudes.

The artist's portrayal of a fleeting moment of calmness in nature makes this painting unique. The impeccable blend of colors combined with the technique used, provides an enjoyable visual spectacle for viewers.


Selected Comments from social media;

Brid - - - -- ,
“I love everything about this...the delicacy, the mistiness, the absolutely perfect and beautiful mastery of the subject.”

Robin - - - - - ,
“Wow! Magnificent light Richard!!! Beautiful, impressionistic style and always excellent composition with pensive emotions.”

Materials used:

oil paint

Tags:
#oil painting #impressionist #wild flowers #figurative #girl #girl #meadow 

Wild Asters (2021) Oil painting
by Richard K. Jolley

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As an art critic, what immediately stands out to me in this painting is the immaculate capture of tranquility and natural beauty. The artist's use of oil paints, in the impressionist genre, lends itself well to the description of scintillating sunlight hitting the girl's back and illuminating the field of purple flowers. This is a testament to the artist's skill, where he has managed to encapsulate this fleeting moment in time with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
The decision to present the girl from behind creates an air of mystery, as it allows room for viewers to project their own emotions and experiences onto her. The soft blue color of her blouse and the lavender skirt complements the field of purple flowers, displaying the artist's understanding of how colors can weave a harmonious dialogue. The solitary straw hat in her hand further enhances the solace and calm that the painting exudes.

The artist's portrayal of a fleeting moment of calmness in nature makes this painting unique. The impeccable blend of colors combined with the technique used, provides an enjoyable visual spectacle for viewers.


Selected Comments from social media;

Brid - - - -- ,
“I love everything about this...the delicacy, the mistiness, the absolutely perfect and beautiful mastery of the subject.”

Robin - - - - - ,
“Wow! Magnificent light Richard!!! Beautiful, impressionistic style and always excellent composition with pensive emotions.”

Materials used:

oil paint

Tags:
#oil painting #impressionist #wild flowers #figurative #girl #girl #meadow 
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Richard K. Jolley

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There is something about those fleeting moments of patterns of light that compels me to capture and share them. I believe I am mainly influenced by tonalism and... Read more

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