Todd, I feel you're really going somewhere with these recent paintings. This is a terrific, iconic image. Everything in the image seems essential. Wonderful Hopper-like simplicity and solidity to the forms.
Thanks so much, really. I'm enjoying painting them and including the figure to help tell the story. I did a few more drawings while I was cruising down this road, I hope to turn them into paintings. All my best to you all. Todd
These two paintings are fantastic Todd. The figure is a nice addition to your work. I especially like "To the Mother Ship"--maybe because I've always thought standing while sculling a dinghy was cool. Great light too. Rock on.
Todd - Your comment on my blog have prompted me to add to mine. I do love these paintings. Your vantage point (or the viewers vantage point) is a wonderful decision on your part. Also, in my first comment I wanted to mention the calm darkness but I was afraid it would sound negative - but I mean it exactly the opposite - there is a peacefulness in the depth of your colors. Great work.
Simply stunning - I'm so in awe of your talents, my friend. I need to invest in an original Bonita soon! Bravo - well done - can't wait to check out your next creation in this series...
A wonderful narrative painting -- the fade of the deep water to the shallows is beautifully painted. The orange of the overalls and the blue of the water makes for an visually rich focal point. Sooo Nice !!!
Thanks again and again. I'm looking forward to finishing this next one, it's almost done..(Been busy changing diapers). Hey Abbie, I'll be in your neck this weekend, North Conway, I hope to sneak in some plein air. Happy painting to you all. Todd
My name is Todd Bonita, I'm an oil painter from the New Hampshire sea coast. This blog page is to journal my progress at the easel. Please feel free to contact me at tmbonita@gmail.com.
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These last two paintings are wonderful. I love the color choices.
Todd, I feel you're really going somewhere with these recent paintings. This is a terrific, iconic image. Everything in the image seems essential. Wonderful Hopper-like simplicity and solidity to the forms.
Todd, these are really great... they work so well, artistically - and tell an interesting story too!
Thanks so much, really. I'm enjoying painting them and including the figure to help tell the story. I did a few more drawings while I was cruising down this road, I hope to turn them into paintings.
All my best to you all.
Todd
These two paintings are fantastic Todd. The figure is a nice addition to your work. I especially like "To the Mother Ship"--maybe because I've always thought standing while sculling a dinghy was cool. Great light too. Rock on.
Todd - Your comment on my blog have prompted me to add to mine. I do love these paintings. Your vantage point (or the viewers vantage point) is a wonderful decision on your part. Also, in my first comment I wanted to mention the calm darkness but I was afraid it would sound negative - but I mean it exactly the opposite - there is a peacefulness in the depth of your colors. Great work.
This painting caught my eye as soon as I saw it on DP. Very well thought composition, with beautiful contrasts and compliments!
Simply stunning - I'm so in awe of your talents, my friend. I need to invest in an original Bonita soon! Bravo - well done - can't wait to check out your next creation in this series...
A thousand thank yous! Seriosly, you guys rock.
Todd
FANTASTIC! Another great piece by a wonderful artist.
A wonderful narrative painting -- the fade of the deep water to the shallows is beautifully painted. The orange of the overalls and the blue of the water makes for an visually rich focal point. Sooo Nice !!!
Hi Todd! Hope all is well in the southern part of the state! Your paintings amaze me everytime I visit..
Gorgeous!
:) Abbie
Hi Todd! Hope all is well in the southern part of the state! Your paintings amaze me everytime I visit..
Gorgeous!
:) Abbie
Todd,
Awesome job on these boat paintings. love the blue water and the reflections in 'trapper' are spot on.
Well done!
Kay
Thanks again and again. I'm looking forward to finishing this next one, it's almost done..(Been busy changing diapers). Hey Abbie, I'll be in your neck this weekend, North Conway, I hope to sneak in some plein air. Happy painting to you all.
Todd
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