Path Through the Dunes

Path Through the Dunes

9" x 12" | Acrylic on panel

Steve Allrich
$700

This is a quick dune study done from memory. I walked and painted the dunes on Cape Cod for years, and know them (almost) like the back of my hand. There's a cove on the other side of this little hill. The proximity of the water has a dramatic effect on the quality of the light, and also makes for sudden changes in the weather and sky. I used a heavily textured surface to add some drama. One of my favorite subjects to paint.

Twilight Path

Twilight Path

9" x 12" | Oil on panel

Steve Allrich 

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This is a view along another favorite walk in Northwest Connecticut, painted from memory, aided by a photo I took with my phone. The light this time of day is magic. Values are close - there's usually not a ton of contrast - so you have to do a lot with changes in color temperature. The warm light and cool shadows are so appealing. There's a reason they call it "magic hour" in the movies... 

Arroyo Trail

Arroyo Trail 

12" x 12" | Oil on panel

Steve Allrich
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I've been walking this trail daily for a couple of weeks now and it's quickly become a favorite. There are painting everywhere you look. I was drawn to this composition by the path, the way it meanders through the field, and by the color of the mountain in the background. The overcast sky (a bit of a rarity) gave the scene a harmonious feel.