Sunday, August 30, 2009

Morning Mist


"Morning Mist" (16x20") Oil on wood.
(with permission by the great Peter Bowers to reference his incredible photography)
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13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very nice Todd, what kind of wood do you paint on?

2:05 PM
Todd Bonita said...

Hi Wodjo, tahnks. This was done on a masonite panel (which is also called hardboard by some providers). I lay on about 6 to 8 layers of gesso sanding between some layers. Makes a nice surface to paint on. I do seal the back with a coat of gesso as well.

8:14 PM
Paintdancer said...

Todd,
This painting is beautiful. You've captured the atmospheric elements of the mist beautifully.

I also paint on masonite every now and then and sand between layers of gesso. However, I brush the sand off before applying a new layer of gesso. Are you saying that you leave the sand on there? Maybe that would help make the surface less slippery?

6:44 AM
Todd Bonita said...

Thanks paintdancer,

I wipe the dust off with a damp rag before I gesso another layer. I use a paint roller to apply the gesso so it leaves a really nice texture. I sand the texture lightly because I want just the right amount so it's not a slippery surface but just perfect for my taste...I think the amount of texture on the surface is a very personal thing. Trial and error are necessary to find what works for you.

7:08 AM
Unknown said...

Very nice...it goes along nicely with the Canoe. Are you starting a new theme family with these two?

8:30 AM
Mona Diane Conner said...

Beautiful Todd, and so peaceful to look at. It feels like a healing painting too, to watch the person head forward into the mist feels like it's my journey too.

12:14 PM
Todd Bonita said...

Thanks Jeff. Not exactly a new theme, I was definitely in a lake state of mind though..so maybe it is a short lived theme. I'm currently working on a figure piece and going in a different direction. I like to bounce around when I can to keep it interesting for me.

5:55 PM
Todd Bonita said...

Thanks Mona..thats a very intuitive comment, I feel like I've been healing most of this year...definitely when I was painting this. This is a different kind of composition for me..sort of other-wordly in a way. A very fun departure non the less.

5:59 PM
Todd Bonita said...

Thanks Genica, I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for looking.
All the best.

5:17 PM
Helen Read said...

Todd, what an interesting painting - very different than what I think of with the kind of work you do! I really like the effect you got ... and such an interesting monochromatic approach!! :)

10:13 AM
Barbara Pask said...

This is wonderful. A peaceful scene, feels like early morning with mist all around.

8:09 PM
Don Coker said...

Beautiful light effects, Todd. Love the sense of peace.

9:05 AM
Clairy said...

Absolutely beautiful Todd.Very peaceful and haunting at the same time.A journey forward into the unknown.....
LOVE IT!!!

5:23 AM

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