Advent Calendar: November 30th

Bales

oil on canvas

11" x 14"

I don't have much to say about this one...looks good I guess?  What do you think?  Tell me in the comment area below.

If you'd like to purchase the painting above, please contact Wyatt via his website: CLICK HERE

25 days 'til Christmas...

Advent Calendar: November 29th

Tavern at Night

oil on canvas

16" x 20"

This isn't a painting of a tavern, but rather a painting of my favorite spot on Tavern Street in New Harmony, Indiana.  I've painted this same scene at least a half dozen times during my annual April trips to the southwestern part of the state.  I always set up my easel more or less in the center of the street to take advantage of the street lamp included in the composition.  It's an important little light, as it creates the aesthetic that makes the scene worth painting while simultaneously providing the light necessary to paint said scene on location. It's all about that weird warm glow...without it, this ugly little slice of midwestern life would've gone unnoticed...for better or worse.  

I'd like to thank the fine folks of New Harmony for letting me impede traffic every spring.  The Rappites have always taken good care of me, despite my delinquent behavior.

If you'd like to purchase the painting above, please contact Wyatt via his website: CLICK HERE

26 days 'til Christmas...

Advent Calendar: November 28th

Hey friends.  I'll be offering a painting for sale everyday from now 'til Christmas.  Like an advent calendar of sorts...except, instead of sharing a bible verse with a piece of chocolate or cheese, I'll be offering each painting at a discount with maybe a story or two.  For the most part, I've selected favorites from my "pandemic paintings" and my relatively recent plein air excursions.  All paintings will be sold unframed, however, modest framing options are available for those who need a "ready-to-hang" Christmas gift.  

First up...

White Blanket Blues

oil on canvas

12" x 12"

The painting above almost became our Christmas card this year, but my wife opted for something a little more festive (I've already picked out my Christmas Eve offering).  This is an invented composition of sorts, painted from my studio window during last winter's impressive snow show.  It's a made-up scene, but it looks just like the view from my easel looking west...I could probably explain that more thoroughly, but I don't want to.  It's funny how the most abstract notion can also be the most realistic.  Speaking of notions, I have a hankering for whatever might be wrapped in aluminum foil in my refrigerator.  "Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is soon..."

Here's a song for the season, in case you're into that sort of thing:  "The Thanksgiving Filter" by Drive-by Truckers

If you'd like to purchase the painting above, please contact Wyatt via his website: CLICK HERE

27 days 'til Christmas...