Mountain Valley - Painting and Travel

Mountain Valley - Valle Crucis, North Carolina
In this painting, dealing with atmosphere and composition is the main focus. Roger sets up his easel on location by a mountain stream and uses only red, yellow and blue with black and white to create all the rich greens he needs. The constantly changing patches of sunlight on the landscape caused by the moving clouds gives an opportunity to choose which patterns on the sloping field and water might work best in the composition. Roger puts the finishing touches on the painting in the studio. Sarah visits the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis with its exceptional variety of goods from the past.

[@tonydinicola3893]

I’ve used my atomizer much more often since watching your demos, Roger. It really does make it easier to blend acrylics. Thanks for the many tips you’ve provided.

[@brentpickens3371]

Love it!

[@nancyfrankel8477]

This was such a joy to watch! Your elation, Roger, upon viewing the beauty before you was palpable. I felt as if I too was immersed in the natural splendour of the glorious scene you painted. As well, your short and sweet tour of the old-fashioned store made my heart sing! My family is Canadian, but my husband and I and our children lived in Pennsylvania, when my hubby was doing a residency at a hospital 37 years ago! We used to walk to a very charming village called Narberth, near Philly, where there was a General Store named "Mapes" In this country store we felt as if we were transported back in time to simpler days. They too sold just about anything we needed in a pinch. Too, as a longtime visual artist who characteristically creates large, abstract acrylics, I am tickled to be learning so much about landscape painting from your videos. When I was a teen, landscape art was one of my first loves! May I add that I am also a poet and I am moved to write a poem today, due to the happiness my heart has reaped by virtue of watching your video. Ahhhh....Simple pleasures, gentle ways continue to call out to me. Thank-you Roger and Sarah for much needed respite from the woes of the world. Onward may we and all creators go with passion and purpose. The world needs us to keep hope and beauty front and center.

[@Bansemer]

Thank you so very much for your comments. Sarah and I appreciate it.

[@sueblanchette1031]

Excellent!

[@Bansemer]

Many thanks!

[@justinholdrenstudios]

Beautiful scenery and beautiful art! I love watching your process for creating paintings.

[@thomashutchinson4844]

I always learn so much. I really like the way you choose the simple composition and paint things in your paint that I would not think of. I have seen this in several of your paints(your lighthouses, old shed). I think I have trouble simplifying my composition. Thanks Jack

[@jessiemontgomery5838]

The birds are stealing the show 😄

[@loreleibell6287]

Love this one! ❤❤❤

[@edwardtranfaglia8397]

I find it easyer to paint the sky first

[@edwardtranfaglia8397]

Love your paintings but it would be easier for you if you paint the sky first 🤔