These two 36 x 30 acrylics are abstraction of the early formation of Latin America. They really have no relationship to Costa Rica but I just felt volcanoes and lava expressed in multiple layers of intense reds and transparent venetian red would evoke the feeling of a harsh and volatile emerging land form. The reds do not really show up well due to my inability to get the colors right but I felt like putting them up on the blog any way. I love the color chords and the shocking in your face contrast. I was working on these right after my father passed and they really represent my emotional reaction. Enjoy them. I think they are powerful.
“Costa Rica 1” 36 x 30 Acrylic on canvas
“Costa Rica 2” 36 x 30 Acrylic on canvas
3 Comments on “In The Studio: Costa Rica”
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My God, Steve, these are breathtaking!
Steve, these are breathtaking!
I might have an opportunity to visit Costa Rica this spring so I’m especially excited now that I’ve seen these — I can’t wait!
I understand what you mean about getting reds right on the blog; color calibration is almost a discipline in and of itself in running a website. I’m noticing that the reds on the blog lean a little toward orange on my monitor, but the reds in the email (I’m subscribed to your blog feed so that I never miss a post!) are much more vibrant and the blacks are blacker.
Don’t sweat the color on the blog too much — we all know that you get the color exactly right in your work, the place where it matters most. 🙂
So sorry for the loss of your parents. Keep painting. Keep writing.