Well - the roof line is all wrong! Scheeler's images themselves are deceptively simple and thought provoking (to me at least). My real fascination lies in how Scheeler applies paint to his canvases. There is a smooth elegance - an absence of stroke marks that is seductive and reassuring. Copying his paintings is a challenge; he overlays photographs, so you are constantly challenged by perspective; the texture and consistency of the paint are paramount and the color nuances meticulous. There is nothing in the world like seeing his paintings up close.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tribute to Charles Scheeler (Lunenburg) - Dallas 2006 (acrylic on canvas 16" X 23")
Well - the roof line is all wrong! Scheeler's images themselves are deceptively simple and thought provoking (to me at least). My real fascination lies in how Scheeler applies paint to his canvases. There is a smooth elegance - an absence of stroke marks that is seductive and reassuring. Copying his paintings is a challenge; he overlays photographs, so you are constantly challenged by perspective; the texture and consistency of the paint are paramount and the color nuances meticulous. There is nothing in the world like seeing his paintings up close.
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