Wednesday, January 4, 2012

"View From Myers Flat Bridge", pastel by Ralphie Hendrix





Every time I travel up to Eureka I see this scene and want to paint it. The bridge is on Hwy 101 and is a long sweeping curve, too dangerous to walk out on to paint or take photos. So I had to be a passenger in order to get some decent photos. I tried to find a way down to the river to get more of the whole panorama but locked gates kept me out. I started this little sketch with my left hand as I was recuperating from carpel tunnel surgery on my right, and yes I’m right handed. I was surprised how my untrained hand was able to put color down in a somewhat focused manner. But then I cheated and finished it off with my right hand. It is a 5 X 7 matted and set in a cherry wood 8 X 10 frame. To bid CLICK HERE

5 comments:

  1. So beautiful and truthful of the majestic trees, river and natural
    stunning color harmonies of that area.

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  2. Oh yes, Ralphie, you've captured it beautifully. I see that view so often and naturally I'm driving and can't get it either.

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  3. You've really captured the light here, Ralphie. Wonderful!

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  4. Gorgeous! Love the arc from shadow to brilliant gold, reflection below and that perfect blue above.

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  5. Guess the old saying "The left hand does not know what the right had is doing", is not true.
    What a beautiful painting!

    Jane

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