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Whispering Columns of Light
1 Feb 2021

Whispering Columns of Light

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Painting | 6

The ancient Roman architect, Vitruvius explained there were four orders of architecture, four types of columns in his opus De Architectura. His ideas still circulate in architecture today. But, his notion of capitals on columns is a reductionist idea. If … Continued

#arthistory, #artinstruction, #colorcontrast, #fineartpainting, #Misty #LightingEffects, #oilonaluminum, #oilpainting
Ghosts in the Architecture
29 Dec 2020

Ghosts in the Architecture

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Painting | 2

Painting and Architecture share a fanciful history. Ancient Roman artists enjoyed describing architectural space in frescos and mosaics. Their images were not what we today call realistic. But, they were perceived that way then. Audiences shift their needs and perceptions … Continued

#abstraction, #arthistory, #artinstruction, #cityscape, #linearperspective, #Misty #LightingEffects, Classes
In an Abstract Harbor
3 Dec 2020

In an Abstract Harbor

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Composition, Painting | 4

Even before Ulysses ports were starting points for adventure and welcoming sites of homecoming. They have been the nexus of cultures. New ideas arrive as others are exported. Life is sustained and enriched as trade passes through them. Inevitably, they … Continued

#abstraction, #arthistory, #artinstruction, #composition, #shipsinharbor
Naturally Abstract
10 Nov 2020

Naturally Abstract

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Composition, Painting | 16

We have a preference for certain aesthetic patterns. In decorations we enjoy symmetry because regular repeated patterns do not distract us with irregular interruptions in the pattern. The reverse is true for paintings or sculpture. In a painting or sculpture … Continued

#abstraction, #arthistory #paintingwater, #artinstruction, #leavesinwater, #oilpainting, #waterscape
Building Color Vibrancy
28 Sep 2020

Building Color Vibrancy

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Painting | 18

Our eyes are designed to see colors in daylight. The brighter the light the better our cones can sense the micro wavelengths of yellows and reds especially. As light is diminished we detect less color but, we can still accurately … Continued

#arthistory, #artinstruction, #colorcontrast, #oilpainting
MIst and Mystery
15 Sep 2020

MIst and Mystery

by David | posted in: Blog, Classes, Composition, Painting | 24

Once Leonardo DaVinci introduced European artists to atmospheric distance with blurred S’fumato effects we were on our way to using mist as an agent for mystery. And, Once Claude Gelee introduced European artists to atmospheric perspective in the 1600s we … Continued

#artinstruction, #Atmosphere, #Atmosphericperspective, #oilpainting, #PaintingFog, #photography

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Filtered Sunlight, oil painting 24x24 inches 61x61
Filtered Sunlight, oil painting 24x24 inches 61x61cm. Join me for online demonstrations and classes for 3 Tuesdays in June. Register at daviddunlop.com.  se 35 new paintings at Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison CT  or online at susanpowellfineart.com #waterlilies #pondlife #sunlit #sunspots #contemporarylandscapepainting #colorharmony #cuadro #quadro #peintureabstraite #peinturealhuile #huile #olio #oleo #pinturaaloleo #pitturaadolio #ölgemälde #gemälde #bild #abstract_art #hiddenplaces #shadowandlight #intheshadows #naturepainting #blue #blueandyellow #bleu #solitude #azzurro #azul #estanque

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Join David this Saturday for his new Live Online Painting Workshop - Landscapes of Spring (Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00pm EDT). David also invites you to an Opening Reception this Friday from 5-8pm at Susan Powell Fine Art for his new painting Exhibition - LUMINOUS ATMOSPHERES. The exhibition will be open from May 19 to June 17 (Susan Powell Fine Art | 679 Boston Post Road |Madison, CT | 203-318-0616).
We hope that we will see you at David's new Live Online Tuesdays in June Landscape Painting Workshops (June 6, 13 and 20, 2023 at 11:00 am EDT). He will demonstrate new landscape painting compositions in each class in his unique style blending art history, issues of perception and painting techniques. You also can submit a painting for David’s critique and David will be happy to answer any of your questions. You will also receive a bonus recorded version of the Workshops. You can register at www.daviddunlop.com and we hope to see you there!#daviddunlop, #oilpaintingclasses, #paintingworkshop, #paintingwater, #paintingreflections, #paintinglandscapes, #oilpaintingtechniques, #onlineartcourse#onlineart #artclass, #oilpaintingclass,#skypaintings, #lightpaintingart #seascapepaintings #springlandscapes



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