Sorolla Quote

Posted on June 5, 2013

  “Nothing is stronger than nature. With nature in front of us we can do everything well.(Joaquin Sorolla)  

I’m following in the footsteps of one of my most favorite painters, Joaquin Sorolla, as I continue to paint plein air.  Sorolla, (b. 1863 d.1923), is a Spanish painter whose works I greatly admire. He has been called the “painter of light” (long before Kinkade).  I like how he captures the Mediterranean sunlight, the colors of his whites and his expressiveness. Sorolla strongly preferred painting outside as opposed to the studio. Many of his paintings were done directly on the beach. I have been fortunate enough to view a number of his originals. I posted one of my favorites.

Afternoon Sun, Playa de Valencia

Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida

Belfast Boat Building

Posted on June 2, 2013

It’s been warm and humid this week, but the gazebo on Belfast’s waterfront had a strong ocean breeze blowing through. It kept me cold enough where I finally moved my easel out into the sun to warm up. Three of us met this week to paint.

Belfast Boat Building

6 x 8 Oil on Linen

(c) 2013 Becky Whight

This old building with the curved top sparked my interest. Maybe it was the architecture or the colors or all the different textures that made up the exterior, but it caught my eye. I had thought to put in the dock and some moored boats and wharfs but decided to keep it simple. A nice, little painting.