Opening to the Sun

Opening to the Sun: 24"x24"
Painting: Acrylic on Masonite

This simple tulip was painted plein-air. It opened and finally began to close during the course of my work that day. It was exciting to see the uncomplicated logic behind nature and the little magic that you find when you take the time to truely observe.

You might notice too that this piece is on Masonite it has been a long time since I painted on this kind of hard surface and I was reminded that the paint acts so much different depending on the surface on which it is applied. Fun!


For those who don't know what plein-air is; its a fancy French term which means painting out of doors under natural light with the subject in front of the artist and the piece is usually done in one sitting.

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