Pigeon River - Leaf Season

thepaintedsoul

Pigeon River - Leaf Season

9/25.09 – Friday

Last night I put the finishing touches on this landscape. The painting had languished in neglect because I had no room to paint something this size.

In the new studio digs, I can tackle larger works and am thrilled to get the chance to do so.

The painting was begun when I actually had some photo references. I finished it up from what I could remember of the spot. I was enchanted by the atmosphere that particular day. The down side was that I competed with about 6 GUZILLION other people for a chance to wander through the park. It was bumper-to-bumper traffic moving at 5 miles per hour when it moved. So after two hours of car fumes, I finally arrived at this serene section of the Pigeon River nestled in the heart of the Smokies.

24” x 36”
acrylic on canvas
collection the artist

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Pigeon River - Leaf Season by thepaintedsoul
  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    I’m listening to a mellow version of New York state of mind as I look at this and somehow it fits the mood of this scene…don’t ask me why…maybe it’s the way Diane Shuur sings…this also brings me back to child hood…I spent many days down at the river, feet in the water, just enjoying nature…wonderful painting Michael…

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks Janis. Last night I was listening to a bunch of folk music when I was working on this painting. Maybe that influenced me, or it could’ve been the vivid memories of my kids wandering among these stones in childhood bliss. Would love to experience that childhood bliss again. Maybe when I get senile. : >D

    Appreciate your dropping by. Hopefully I will post a show completely made of new work in two weeks.

    Have a great weekend!

  • Michael A. Morrison

    Michael A. Mor...

    Michael, congrats on a beautiful piece of work…the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and im so glad you made that journey, great work. your detail is amazing. as is your composition and use of light and colour.

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Michael, I appreciate your taking time to have a look and make a comment. It was good to put one in the hopper, so to speak. : >D Have a great day!

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Fantastic work Michael, back lighting in something like a heavily wooded area is plenty difficult and you have obviously mastered it beautifully.

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks Jim. It was fun to see if I could pull this off without having a reference shot. : >D Have a great day! TPS

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    Wonderful :)

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Glad you enjoyed this painting. Cheers! TPS

  • ega39

    ega39

    Wonderful texture, great design, beautiful colors, congratulations

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    THANKS so much. I sure appreciate your taking the time to view my work. Have a great day! TPS

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    It’s beautiful Michael! You have captured the light and the perspective so well and the colours are stunning. Wonderful work. Get back in that studio immediately and produce heaps more!!!!!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Lynda, Good to hear from you. Glad you like it. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out since I had no photos of the spot to even get an idea of color, etc. But I did get the feel I was looking for in the painting. I am so thrilled that you can tell me to get back in the studio, and I actually get to do that! : >D Cheers! THE YANK!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    oh my goodness Michael, you have painted such a stunning landscape the likes of which are rarely seen. The lighting and atmosphere filtering through from the distance is magical to say the least. I love the impressionistic style you’ve painted in with awesome skill. Bravo!!!!!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Tahnja, What a wonderful comment to discover today when I logged into the Bubble. Thanks so much for being so kind. I am glad you enjoy this painting. It’s hanging in my kitchen for now. Cheers!

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Wow, this is just sensational. The light and shadow is superlative!!! (Gorgeous use of colour too)

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks Alexandra. So wonderful to get confirmation for certain things I’m trying to accomplish in a painting. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    This is beautiful..so well done!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Catherine, Kind of you to take the time to drop by. I appreciate your encouragement. Have a great week! TPS

  • AYYA

    AYYA

    wonderful art, congratulations!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks so much for saying so, AYYA. I appreciate your dropping by. Have a great week! TPS

  • Cal Kimola

    Cal Kimola

    this is beautiful thepaintedsoul.

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks so much for saying so, Cal. Hope you are having a great week in the land where the sun always shines. : >D Cheers! TPS

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    this is gorgeous Michael…it reminds me of some of the little rivers here in the mountains that we walk along…I love the depth and light shining through in the distance and would love to take a walk to see what is around the corner…looking forward to seeing more masterpieces created in your new studio..you lucky thing you! best wishes from Oz! :-)

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    How kind of you to say so, Linda. This area is magical. . . and I’m looking forward to painting more in the new digs. Still a wreck, but I can see the floor in spots. LOL! Take care, TPS

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Interesting perspective on this stream and boulders. The contrasting light, amdist the trees, is superbly implied here.
    And big – must have taken some paint!
    I’ve only ever done one acrylic – and that was quite small.

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Colin, Thanks for dropping by. Actually it didn’t take too much paint because I tend to paint things with thin layers overlaid on top of each other. : >D Appreciate your kind comment. Have a great week. Cheers! TPS

  • Diko

    Diko

    Hi,
    Congratulations on your feature in the landscape group
    A really beautiful colour pallet, the lighting is awesome! I look forward to seeing more works from you soon
    Regards
    DIKO

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey, Thanks for dropping by the gallery. I appreciate your comment. Trying to get some painting done tonight. : >D

    Cheers! TPS

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    CONGRATULATIONS This work has been selected to be featured in the Landscape Painting group by ‘Guest Artist’ Bev Morgan

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Lynda, I appreciate that very much from Bev. She is so kind to choose it. Hope you’re doing well. I’m hiding in the house from the dreary weather. : >D

  • maria paterson

    maria paterson

    magical!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Maria, I appreciate your dropping by to view this one. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend. Cheers! TPS

  • AngielArtsagain

    AngielArtsagain

    Very beautiful

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks for dropping by Angela. Appreciate your comment.

    Have a great weekend ahead. Cheers! TPS

  • Nancy Shields

    Nancy Shields

    It’s a treasure, thanks for sharing.

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks so much for dropping by to comment. I appreciate it. Cheers! TPS

  • Jo Hoden "C'est la Vie"

    Jo Hoden "C'...

    beautiful work

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Jo,
    Thanks so much for dropping by. Glad you enjoyed this painting. I went over to your gallery. You have an interesting style. Your color use caught my attention. Those powerful native American themes are captivating, too. Wishing you every success with your career. Cheers! TPS

  • eoconnor

    eoconnor

    The light, the trees and rocks so beautifly melded into this lovely painting .You must do more. LIZ

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thanks Liz, Who knows, maybe someday I will find the time to diverge from my current work and hit this subject again. Thanks for the compliment. Cheers!

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Congratulations! Your work has been selected to be featured in the Landscape Painting group by ‘Guest Artist’ Cal Kimola

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    How nice of Cal to select my work as a feature for Landscape Painting. Too kind. Hope you’re doing well, Lynda. I feel so cut off from everyone right now. But I keep hoping that will change. : >D Take care. Michael

  • Frances Perea

    Frances Perea

    Beautiful!

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Thank you so much for dropping by Frances. You are so kind. Have a great week. Cheers! TPS

  • Diko

    Diko

    Hi ,
    Great to see this work featured again in the Lanscape group
    Congratulations on the feature

    DIKO

  • thepaintedsoul replied

    Hey Thanks so much for taking the time to come over to comment. Means a lot to me. Hope life is treating you well. Cheers! TPS

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