Dawn, Florence. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Here are images of some of my recent smaller plein air work from around where I’m living in the hills of Tuscany, just outside of Florence. The small village is called Vicchio di Rimaggio.
I’ve been slacking on the blog so there is quite a bit to post. I also have a lot on the burner at the moment as late May is always such a fun time of the year for painting outside.
The Old Road. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Urn, Late Morning. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Irises, Villa Schneiderf. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Terracotta Statue. 30 x 20 cm, oil on panel.
Garden Study #1. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Garden Study #2. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Garden Study #3. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Wisteria and Scooters. 30 x 20 cm, oil on panel.
I’ve been painting a lot of olive trees.
Olive Trees, Midmorning. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Edge of a Cut Field. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Olive Trees over Florence. 25 x 35 cm, oil on panel.
Olive Grove Sketch. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Some of these were color studies for larger pieces which I’ll post soon. Not all of my smaller studies get enlarged, but I find it useful to see how the view will look in paint before I launch into a big canvas. It also helps me to visualize scenes in paint, which is so useful for completing more finished work on a bigger scale.
Olive Trees, Late Afternoon (color study). 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.
Sunset, Vicchio di Rimaggio. 30 x 20 cm, oil on panel.
Concert in San Lorenzo a Vicchio di Rimaggio. 20 x 30 cm, oil on panel.