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Evening - American Avocets (2013) Original Oil Painting by Richard K. Jolley

76.2 x 50.8 x 1.91cm (unframed) / 76.2 x 50.8cm (actual image size)

£3,086.43

The artwork depicts three Avocets standing in water. The birds are painted with a level of realism, each sporting white and black plumage with striking patterns. Their slender legs sink slightly into the water, causing faint ripples around them, and their reflections are visible on the water's surface. The light seems to come from behind or above them, creating a soft glow on the water and highlighting patches on their backs and bellies. The background is a muted mix of purples and grays, reminiscent of dusk, giving the atmosphere a calm, serene quality. The skillful use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

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The artwork depicts three Avocets standing in water. The birds are painted with a level of realism, each sporting white and black plumage with striking patterns. Their slender legs sink slightly into the water, causing faint ripples around them, and their reflections are visible on the water's surface. The light seems to come from behind or above them, creating a soft glow on the water and highlighting patches on their backs and bellies. The background is a muted mix of purples and grays, reminiscent of dusk, giving the atmosphere a calm, serene quality. The skillful use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Materials used:

oil paint

Details:

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Richard K. Jolley

Location United States

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There is something about those fleeting moments of patterns of light that compels me to capture and share them. I believe I am mainly influenced by tonalism and... Read more

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