Day in the Studio

Mt. Harrison, Close Southwest View

Oil on Canvas Panel 24"x30"

Timpanogos

by Marilyn R Miller

Oil on Canvas Panel 16"x20"PEP $200

Sunny Geraniums

by Marilyn R Miller

Oil on Canvas Panel 8"x8"

Today was the best studio day in months for me.

I was finally able to finish the little geranium painting. Its purpose was to bring a little color and light into the greyness of January. It should have taken a couple of hours, but with many interruptions, a lethargic painter, and a discouraging start, it took a week and a half.

After the last yellow was in place on it, I had a desire to whack into the beginning of "Timpanogos" with total abandon.That was a great joy. It may not be really finished. It was so exhilarating, I may attack it again... with more color. The wacky brush work was enjoyable and gave me freedom!

With that freedom, I pulled out another start from October, "Mt. Harrison, Close Southwest View", and gave it a new life with color.

Bennett Springs

Oil on Canvas 48" x 36"
sold

This painting began with a Plein Aire experience on a small canvas (8x10), either last summer or the year before. It is an interpretation of one of my very favorite places in our area on Mt Harrison where the road makes a major bend on the way to Pomerelle, our ski area.

The day I and my Aunt Glenna were there was a pleasant summer day with very little traffic and a gentle breeze. She read and I painted.

Now as autumn is all but here, I am thinking I will go back and do a Fall painting with the Aspen leaves beautifully golden.

I feel so fortunate to be able to respond in paint to the miracles of seasons, to the beauty surrounding us!