Painting Commission
I was recently commissioned to do a painting. The person had been to the Grand Canyon about twenty years ago with his future wife. He wanted to give her a painting of the memory for her birthday this year.
I tried to portray the afternoon sunlight on the tree and canyon, as well as the shadows.
The customer was very happy with the painting.
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Comments on Painting Commission
WOW! What a wonderful birthday gift! Going to the Grand Canyon would be awesome enough, but having the occasion memorialized in oils by a well-known artist, now that’s the ultimate gift.
I think you did a GREAT job with showing sun and shadows, especially in the tree!
Yellowstone, Grand and Bryce Canyons are my favorite National Parks. Tom, this is a very accurate depiction. The variegated colors there are so beautiful and you have definitely captured the striking combinations. I like the detail of the woman’s clothing in the foreground. What a thoughtful gift!