Silver Lining by Jess Wathen
"Every cloud has a silver lining." I suppose that may apply to any subject with a good backlight such as this fox. Foxes can be sneaky, mischievous creatures though they'll eventually come to light. Even the worst events or situations have some positive aspects and beauty. You should never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days.
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Liberty's Light by Rod Chase
From the Artist:
As a photorealist painter, I am dependent on finding accurate reference materials for each painting. It is not always easy, but I've found the National Archives to be a treasure trove - especially for early photos of Washington. I especially enjoyed working out how to feature the gas lights. Although the Capitol dome was lighted by electricity in 1919, the lamps outside were gas, giving the whole scene a misty, moody glow.
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Justice for All by Rod Chase
From the Artist:
In preparing to paint this piece, the artist traveled to Washington, D. C., and visited the Supreme Court both in the morning and at twilight to study the detailing in the structure, the color of the building and its surroundings and to take detailed photographs of the area. Chase uses acrylics on canvas, often backing the canvas with a board. Unlike most artists who block in color and rework the painting time after time, Chase completes each section of the painting before moving on to the next. Although he works almost exclusively from photographs, he takes artistic license by moving trees, branches or lights to enhance the composition as a whole. The snow in the foreground of this painting is simply amazing - crunchy and crystalline - and reminds Chase of his boyhood in Canada, where snow like this was a constant companion.
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America's Home by Rod Chase
From the Artist:
Artist Rod Chase pored over hundreds of old photographs at the National Archives in order to locate the background materials required for "America's Home." As a result of this due diligence, "America's Home" elegantly reflects the White House of yesteryear, making it an exquisite addition to the artist's "Foundation of Freedom" series.
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Evening in Venice by Rod Chase
From the Artist:
Our first evening in Italy found us on the Ponte dell'Accademia overlooking the famous Grand Canal. Although this scene was familiar to me through art and photographs, nothing could compare to actually standing on the foot-bridge surrounded by the ancient beauty of Venice. My view is actually a composite of three different photos taken at different spots on the bridge forming a more pleasing panoramic composition. Gondolas were added to give the painting life and interest. As in my painting 'The Glory of San Pietro', I muted the colors and intensified the detail symbolizing the rich history and texture of this old-world city. My wife and I look forward to one day returning to Italy and reliving our first 'Evening in Venice'. -- Rod Chase
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