Comment by Donald Maier on November 24, 2011 at 12:24am

Very nice work Ed.

Comment by Robert P. Hedden on November 24, 2011 at 10:06am

Reminds me of the atmosphere I experienced on many a small game hunt (years ago) in the north eastern woods in NY.  I can picture the grouse bolting up from the ground  as the leavces crunch under my feet.Nice feel.

Comment by Ed Cahill on November 24, 2011 at 12:14pm

I agree on the feel of this. It reminds me of sensation of being down there just looking at it. Some painters profess that color is secondary to the drawing aspect —I agree you must be an able draughtsman, but color sets a mood like nothing else. That's why I love plein air it has that ability to capture the mood of the moment.  

Comment by Rick D Wilson on November 24, 2011 at 2:04pm

You are correct, Ed, about color evoking a mood. Also correct about being a good draftsman. The 3rd element that often gets overlooked is value. If the value relationships are not spot on, the whole painting suffers. When I do a painting (giving away secrets), my underpainting is a finished monochomatic painting in umbers. That way, I know the values read properly. Then I add just enough color to bring it to life.

Comment by Rick D Wilson on November 24, 2011 at 10:51pm

I was being hurried out the door before I was finished with my comment. I also wanted to say that you handle your values very well. Very nice work, Ed.

Comment by Lynne Haines on December 1, 2011 at 2:10pm

Lovely!

Comment by Robert Rohrich on December 2, 2011 at 12:08pm

Ed I have looked at this lovely painting more than a few times. It reminds me of the wooded area in New York State where I use to live.

Comment by Ed Cahill on December 2, 2011 at 3:10pm

Thanks Bob, and Lynne —I occasionally do a good one, Even a blind pig...

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