Monday, January 19, 2009

"Mischief Night"

8 x 5"
oil on masonite
sold

It felt somewhat right to paint the Jefferson Memorial on the night before the Presidential Inauguration - Washington DC is on my TV as we speak. I was in the city last October, a beautiful time to visit - this scene was captured as night fell on Mischief Night, the eve of Halloween.

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19 comments:

  1. Anne Marie PropstJanuary 19, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Karin, your interpretation is just glowing...just like the events in Washington this week. Great job. Looking forward to your show in Asheville.

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  2. Marian FortunatiJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    WONDERFUL...
    Now that I've seen your's... well... I enjoyed doing mine anyway and really, really, appreciate that you challenge us to stretch ourselves. Love the way this just glows!!

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  3. AnitaJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Now I have seen yours I am inspired to try this out myself.
    Its one of my favourite Washington monuments. Great glow!

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  4. Vern SchwarzJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Beautiful Karin!

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  5. Edward BurtonJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Karin! Wonderful colors and glow.

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  6. Marilyn M. KingJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I always look forward to seeing your version of the photo and am never disappointed. You are such a master of color and I agree with the collective opinion that it glows!!!!

    The article in American Artist honored you and your work well! I'm so happy for you that the article showplaces so many of your wonderful paintings. Bravo and congratulations!

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  7. http://www.onpainting.wordpress.comJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Neat painting.

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  8. Theresa RankinJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Wonderful...finding and using those great colors!!! Love it!

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  9. Rich HoffmanJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Composition is so important, now we see great composition.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Wonderful, glowing painting Karin

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  11. Jacki NewellJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Karin,
    So beautiful. I love the way you've made it glow.

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  12. Maria Kovalenko LeysensJanuary 20, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    There is a warmth coming from your image. Beautiful and thank you.

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  13. Margaret MayerJanuary 20, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Karin, this is beautiful. I couldn't figure out how to handle trees and lighting on my version. I like your soft treatment of the edges. Very Very Cool!

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  14. VickiRossArtJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    A real beauty, Karin. Thanks for allowing all levels of artists to participate in this worthwhile challenge! Don't know where you find the time.

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  15. adebanjiJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Amazing sparkling fresh colours, sometimes I wonder how you keep them so pure!

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  16. MichelleJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Karin, I just watched your video about your palette....now I can see how you get such radiant color! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Deb SchmitJanuary 25, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Congratulations on the American Artist cover!
    I agree, keep putting yourself out there and you never know what will happen.
    Also thanks for the nice tribute to Andy Wyeth. He was my biggest influence during my watercolor, gouche period. Especially after the Helga series was revealed.

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  18. julietteJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    love your work!

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  19. DawnJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Beautiful painting...It does glow as another stated!!

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