Farming by the Sea
by Maria Hunt
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$900
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10.000 x 8.000 inches
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Title
Farming by the Sea
Artist
Maria Hunt
Medium
Painting - Acrylic Underpainting-oil Painting
Description
My uncle was a farmer and patiently sat with me as I ruined a row of cotton before he took over the tractor controls. I loved the chance to once again get close to the beauty that farming creates. The perspective on the field of peppers next to the Salton Sea could only be achieved by painting on the slightly elevated Railroad tracks. I set up my easel and had just done the drawing of the scene on an 8x10 panel. As I was laying in my first colors, Highway Patrol pulled up and approached me regarding the danger of painting on train tracks and a woman alone in a remote area. I assured him that I could feel any approaching train and would move. I promised I'd be finished and off the tracks in less than 30 minutes. With my hands slightly shaking from the encounter, I quickly painted as Van Gogh or Sandzen might have, bold strokes of rich color, defining form with cooler, darker colors or light highlights. I snapped a quick photo, set my painting down on the gravel, folded up my easel, closed up the palette, and loaded it in the car trunk before the half-hour was up. It was my proudest moment in painting. It wasn't my own style, but had a special look, an emotional appeal. It was as if I was connected to the earth, my hand was sure of each stoke, no hesitation in color choices, no corrections at all. It was as if my hand was driven to render, with certainty and tenderness, the beauty that appeared before me. Not my regular experience, you can be assured.
A special thank you to the following Fine Art America groups for featuring this painting
FEATURES:
Artists Best Five (7/5/14),
Beauty (7/4/14)
Impressionists Of The 21st Century 07/13/2014
The World We See 07/12/2014
Anything Van Gogh 07/29/2014
3 A Day Waiting Room 10/31/2014
Images That Excite You 11/15/2014
Premium FAA Artist 11/18/2014
Content:
van gogh, farming, salton sea, sandzen, painting in perspective, mountains, desert, desert scape, water, Dr, original art, Maria Hunt
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Comments (83)
Randy Burns
I love the viewpoint and depth of this special still moment in nature. The feeling of stopping on a country road to view this wonderful scene is special for the heart Maria. Congratulations on your features. Well deserved. F/L.
Maria Hunt
Sandra, I am humbled. Thank you so much for 1st, selecting this to comment on, 2nd for taking the time to read the loooooong description : ) , and lastly for taking so much time promoting others. Your talent is recognized in your own art... Brava, dear lady.
Sandra Church
Such a wonderful painting Maria, I love the simplicity of the shapes and think of you from the railroad tracks to get that perspective, which is really interesting too! Your description is great and reminds me of so many times my hand seemed to take over, very hard to explain that experience but it's really cool when it happens! l.f.pinned!
Maria Hunt
Thank you, Morris. Be sure to stay for the setting sun.. Of course, the sunrise is breathtaking, as well. thank you for your lovely comment.
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful painting of farmlands adjacent to the Salton Sea, with great colors, light and perspective. The Salton Sea and the mountains in the area are great places to go birding, which I try to visit every year or two. F/L
Maria Hunt
Thank you so much, Cathy. I thank yyou for your kind comment... I am such an admirer of your work!!
Cathy MONNIER
Beautiful, Maria, ...and thanks for your description ! Painting in a sort of emergency moment is always beneficial for a painter ...I think so this one is special and so well rendered !
Maria Hunt
I thank you for selecting this to comment on. I have a handful of paintings that I think someone else painted.... they seem beyond my skill set
Maria Hunt
Thank you, AnnaJo. I love that you read the description... It was the best artistic experience... but I laugh when I think about the focus while my hands were still shaking... then it just happened. one of those "wow" moments.
AnnaJo Vahle
Amazing painting, Maria. It is difficult to believe that you did it so quickly! I love your description. I totally understand your feelings. Wonderful artwork. f/l/t
Maria Hunt
Thank you, Henryk. I did manage to get my car stuck in the sand at a Date Palm Grove... Tractor had to pull me out.. Lots of fun stories trying to get the best location for painting. Thanks for your visit and your kind support..
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