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| "Last Light on First Methodist" (in progress) 24" x 18" Oil |
I still remember the first time I saw Monet's series of paintings of Rouen Cathedral. These paintings completely fascinated me and I was amazed at the way he painted the facade of this church from the same viewpoint, at all times of day and under different light and weather conditions. He rented a second-story room across from the cathedral and would paint a total of 31 versions of this subject -- each one different from the last.
I suppose this series was in my subconscious when I was inspired to paint this view of the First United Methodist Church. The church is about three blocks away, and we see it every day from our north windows and our balcony. Trying to capture the late afternoon/evening sunlight as it illuminates the front of the church has been a challenge and a pleasure. I still have some details to add to the church towers and some finishing touches here and there -- hopefully I will complete it soon. Then maybe I'll paint another 30 versions of it.
