Liz Abeyta
Plein Air Painter |
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Over the past several
years I have become consumed with painting en plein air (works done on
location). I love the constant challenges of Plein Air
painting as it forces me to pare down grand vistas or detailed scenes to the
bare essentials. It is a delicate
balance to provide just enough so that the painting is understood by the
viewer, while leaving suggested features to the imagination. I strive to be efficient with brushstrokes
yet still capture my feelings about the location. I can say this is the
antithesis of the work I do in digital graphic arts which is all about
precision and detail.
We’ve all
heard “Variety's the spice of life.” In
my opinion, variety also adds spice to a painting: light played against shadow,
hard crisp edges versus soft lost ones, and warm yellows and reds alongside
cool blues and greens. These contrasts
can really make a painting sing. I’ve
even written “variety” on my painting easel as a constant reminder.
Living here in Southern California, I see “potential” paintings
everywhere. Easily spotted are the
beautiful coastal vistas San Diego
is known for. However, lately I have
been drawn to the more intimate everyday subjects. These are scenes that are passed on a daily
basis, but on certain occasions the light or mood is compelling. These are the moments I hope to capture on
canvas.
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