Blue Highway


"Blue Highway"
oil on canvas
NFS

This is a landscape I did a while ago in Shelby Keefe's workshop. I forgot to bring a photo to paint from that day so she let me use one of hers. I first painted an orange and blue under painting in acrylic then the rest in oil. The painting is only 9X12 so I was able to finish it in one day.
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful colors, composition and brush strokes. Love it.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I love how I can get lost in thought, traveling down that blue highway to who knows where....

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  3. Carol HorzempaJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks Cherie (cupofjoeartshow) for stoping by and your nice commpliment on my work. I am looking forward to your next DSFDF submission.

    Sheila - That highway is taking you south where ever you would like to go.

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  4. r garriottJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    What a fun highway! I hope the shocks in your truck are good though, it looks a little bumpy!

    I'm amazed and envious that you could paint this all in one day. I can never seem to get the paint to cover in one pass. Guess the acrylic underpainting must help with that.

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  5. dominique eichiJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    Oh I love this blue road. What a great piece. It takes you to the orange country and then the purple house is waiting to see you walk in. Ok there goes my mind again with your work. Thanks

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  6. Carol HorzempaJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Dominique - Thank you for your comment and noticing so much in my painting. This is actually a scene near Mineral Point Wisconsin.

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  7. Carol HorzempaJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    r garriott - I normally don't paint fast, in fact usually it takes me 3 days at the least. With this one I had to work fast since I was borrowing a photo. I think acrylic under painting does make it go faster and exciting things happen that you wouldn't expect like the blue highway which I was planning to paint typical asphalt color. I sure wouldn't want to drive on a highway that bumpy though

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  8. rachelsstudio.comJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Your colors are magnifique! I loved your post 7 things about you, that's so interesting about the blind man lol!

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  9. Carol HorzempaJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Rachel - Thanks for checking my blog and your the nice compliment, I really appreciate it.

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  10. Dewberry Fine ArtJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Such a wonderful play of colors. It is beautiful. Nice job.

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  11. CONRADJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    Thanks for the nice post on my blog. I love the color choices you made on this painting,
    great painting

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  12. Carol HorzempaJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks Dori Dewberry! I feel guilty posting this painting since it's not currant but with all this praise and encouragement I think I will try some more landscapes maybe even with blue highways.

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  13. Carol HorzempaJanuary 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Conrad - Thanks for checking my blog and your nice comment about my painting.

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  14. Edward BurtonFebruary 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    WONDERFUL painting, Carol!

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  15. Carol HorzempaFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Edward - Thanks so much for your nice comment on my painting.

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  16. Hillary MillerFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I love the underpainting showing through the oil layer. It's very energizing. Thanks for visiting my blog - it gave me a great opportunity to come here and see your work, which I am enjoying!

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  17. Carol HorzempaFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Hillary - Thank you for checking my blog and your encouraging comments on my work!

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  18. Karen M SchmidtFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I love the colors in this ... beautiful!

    Hi Carol, I found your blog through Kelley MacDonald's blog ... it looks like you and I have similar career backgrounds (and love for pets!)

    I look forward to seeing much more of your art!

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  19. Trevor LingardFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Hello Carol
    This is a stunning vibrant painting, which I like a great deal.
    Regards

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  20. Carol HorzempaFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Karen - I'm glad you found my blog. Thank you for your very nice comment my work! This gives me a lot of encouragement to do more landscapes and pet portraits, my two favorite subjects.

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  21. Camille LaRue OlsenFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Yes, Carol, please bring it on! You are so good!

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  22. Carol HorzempaFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Camille - Thank you for encouraging me to bring it on! I can't wait until a more colorful season arrives. It's pretty white around here but maybe I can find another blue highway to paint.

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  23. Carol HorzempaFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Trevor - Thank for your wonderful comment on my painting! I am amazed at the response on this one. It has been hiding in my studio for so long and I really liked it but didn't know if anyone else would. I am really encouraged to try getting more creative with color.

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  24. Mona Diane ConnerFebruary 12, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    I just love this one. The color decisions are so joyful and still making sense. A very inviting road I'd like to go down.

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  25. Carol HorzempaFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Thank you Mona for stopping by and you wonderful comments on my Blue Highway painting!

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  26. jennifer woodburnFebruary 13, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Brilliant colours Carol! I really like the colours in this one, and the composition does such a great job of pulling you in. I really enjoy your site.

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  27. Carol HorzempaFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Thank you Jennifer for stopping by I'm glad you like my colors and enjoy my blog. I guess I should do more landscapes like this. I am amazed at the response I had on this painting!

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  28. Antony BridgeMarch 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    love the colours on this one, ace piece.

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