Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: Sunset on the Parkway

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sunset on the Parkway

Parkway Series #321 12 x 16 oil Sold

This is a scene from around milepost 111. Painting the time of day is an interesting objective; the position of the sun or moon changes a painting dramatically. After the incredible lunar views we observed last week, I am attempting some late afternoon and night "moonscapes" this week.

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LindaMarch 23, 2011 at 3:36 AM
Wonderful sky!!!
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