Tuesday, May 29, 2007

raincloud

was on my way painting something else but this rain cloud stopped me in my tracks,
figured if i keep an eye on it,i can take evading action getting wet.
oil on panel 5x8"

14 comments:

Stefan Nuetzel said...

You have captured the mood so wonderful, with the sun coming through, illuminating the grass and the tree, not to forget he clouds with the purple in it. Very well done.

Cara said...

Rob - this is my new favorite. I love the rain falling the the sun peeking through. The high notes where it strikes the ground and trees is wonderful.

rob ijbema said...

hi stefan,thanks for the kind words,i'm happy with the landscape colors and contrasts but....hey you know me,the sky is not good enough,yet.it looks a bit to heavy. lightning the darkest values (a bit) and some refective green would fix it...when it's dry,i think.

rob ijbema said...

hi cara,i'm pleased it is your new favorite,especially cos it is a bit different,not so much warm purples,more coler colors...

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful Rob. I love the light through the falling rain. I can feel the moisture. Lovely

rob ijbema said...

so nice of you to stop by robin,
yes rain is nice when you can avoid it!

les lull said...

you have some magic in this one Rob. One of the best I have seen from you.

rob ijbema said...

magic! i like that les!

Lori McNamara said...

Its perfect Rob, I love it! Not too heavy at all.

Anonymous said...

I like this Rob. You've given us an exciting focus(light illuminating the grass) and also a counter focus...the light farther away in the distance; which speaks of promising weather after this ole' raincloud blows itself out! Very very nice!

rob ijbema said...

thanks Lorri,
don't make me hesitate :-D

rob ijbema said...

Sally i didn't get wet,it was a lovely evening after all,the wind blew the cloud away

Leslie Sealey said...

This one is extra special! The lighting is beautiful.

rob ijbema said...

hi leslie,thanks!
it is the dark bits that make the light...