On Exhibition - The Path Less Traveled

The Path Less Traveled by Sea Dean 30” x 48” Deep Canvas $1,295

This is a brand new painting made possible because of my new, larger home studio. I didn’t plan a color scheme, I started painting the light in the trees using Titanium White wih a hint of Naples Yellow. Then I chose rich dark Van Dyck brown as the darkest tone and the rest followed naturally.

I wanted to convey the feeling of walking through the woods and seeing all those partly overgrown side paths. Who or what made them? Perhaps a deer and her fawn taking the best route to water, or seeking a cool place to rest. Or a fly fisher heading for a secret spot.

In the studio I concentrated on eliminating distracting spots, but now in this small image I clearly see a buddah face: Do you see it? Normally I would paint it out, but here I find it most appropriate.

I don’t think he place it hangs in the exhibition does the painting justice because it blends with the barn board walls. When I go back I will try a couple of other spots. In the meantime I played with different framing ideas and a black edge certainly makes it pop. The online framing app. I used is quite user friendly ... https://www.levelframes.com/blog/choosing-the-right-frame-color-for-art

Sea Dean Annual Solo - Different Strokes
18 August - 15 September 2018

Lake Country Coffee House
10356 Bottom Wood Lake Road (Next to Lake Country Art Gallery)
Lake Country BC Canada

7am - 4pm Daily (8am Sundays)
Sea will be on site during Art Walk  8 and 9 September

I’ve ben going at break neck speed to get ready for this exhibition. Almost every piece is new, and this year I have many large works including Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Digital and 3D pieces. I will be available all weekend during Art Walk, so that you can ask about the inspiration for your favorite pieces. And if the weather co-operates I may even be giving some demos. Drop in and meet the artist.