Dawn on the Marsh. 11 x 14 in., oil on linen.
Here are the paintings from my second week of painting in South Carolina. These are also for my show with Ann Long Fine Art in Charleston on the 27th of May.
The paintings were done en plein air on a farm an hour south of Charleston on the Toogoodoo Creek, outside the town of Hollywood, SC. I didn’t leave the farm for a week as I find I can get much more work done if I’m not scouting over great distances. When I start driving and looking for views I find way too much to paint, and can never settle on something.
Creek Study. 14 x 11 in., oil on linen.
Mist, Ashe Farm. 8 x 12 in,. oil on linen.
Toogoodoo Dawn. 8 x 12 in., oil on linen.
The Lowcountry is flat and either marsh or live oak and pine forests. The get a ton of water here so the oaks get massive and are really beautiful subjects for paintings.
The Old Oak Alley. 31 x 39 in., oil on linen.
I worked on larger plein air pieces as I had a fair amount of time on location. The weather was also wonderfully stable for most of the trip.
The Cathedral. 35 x 43 in., oil on linen.
Study for The Cathedral. 8 x 12 in., oil on linen.
Large Oak Study. 8 x 12 in., oil on linen.
From Elliot’s Point. 8 x 12 in., oil on linen.
Burning Stumps. 8 x 12 in., oil on linen.
Burning Stumps #2. 11 x 14 in., oil on linen.
Afternoon Shadows. 35 x 43 in., oil on linen.
Toogoodoo Twilight. 21 x 27 in., oil on linen.
My favorite from these is Toogoodoo Twilight. Simplicity and serenity. Miracle of nature.
Mark, that tells you – painting “finished”, to stop (say to yourself – the goal is achieved)?
Did you paint the Angel Oak yet?
Not yet. Looks more photogenic than picturesque though.
Looking forward to see the large oak paintings on your Flickr.
It’s been a while since you updated it…
Congratulation Marc,“The Old Oak Alley” is really wonderful (let say one of my favorite because I like almost all the painting you are doing). I wonder how do you make to paint such large and complex plein air piece with daily changing light?
Thanks Harold. I change the effects as needed. One day they were burning on the property which gave a blue haze to everything. I left it in in some places, and changed it on a later date in others. I see daily changing light as an advantage. I even worked on the shadow areas on overcast days.
Merci!
Who is the artis who did Down o the Marsh?
I have a similar painting but don’t know who the artist is – maybe Nancy Bersh?
It was purchased at a gallery on King St in Charleston 20-30 years ago
Thankyou for any information you can give me!
Hi Nancy, these are my paintings. I’m afraid I can’t help you with your search. Perhaps the gallery that sold you the painting could help.