Slipping Below the Horizon

Slipping Below the Horizon

6"x6"

Oil and Cold Wax on Gessoed Watercolor paper

mounted on Ampersand panel

$95 Framed*

During the challenge, I was experimenting with potential color combinations.  I saw a tiny area in one of them that I cut out and saved.  That is the 1.25"x1.25" in the lower right corner of the above image.  It was such an interesting combination - Grumbacher Ultramarine Red, Sennelier Chinese Orange and White.  Are you surprised to not see any kind of purple?  Grumbacher Ultramarine Red is really made from PV15 pigment.  Crazy!  It is a lovely purple.  Not red.

So, today's post is my attempt to enlarge the tiny one.  Who knew that only 3 colors could make such a dynamic sunset.  I know we have all seen a sunset that just burns with orange and purple.  I love that last little sliver of sun as it slips below the horizon.  

I am happy…..

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