March 10, 2020
Before long we’ll be witnessing a cacophony of color here in Northwest Montana. Some of the bluest skies you can imagine. The bright chartreuse of the maple trees in bloom. And the almost unbelievable turquoise of the water in our lakes at springtime! Some of you know what I’m talking about. I’ll snap some pix. But for now I’m happily enjoying the pale blues and silvery grays of late winter.
Have a look!
Marshall Noice | Wet Morning | Oil on Canvas | 48x48
Marshall
March 4, 2020
If you ever get the bright idea that it might be faster to get through a ski racecourse on your face instead of on your skis, make sure you’re wearing an International Ski Federation approved helmet.
I tried it last Sunday and found it to be less than an ideal way to navigate a slippery slope!
Also, it may be of interest to my fellow color lovers that any color of FIS approved helmet will provide the protection you need. Go for it!
Marshall
Marshall Noice | First Snow | Pastel on Paper | 15x15
February 25, 2020
Last week I posted the underpainting which was bold to the point of being out of control in my opinion. And in case you’re wondering, when it comes to my art, MY opinion is paramount!
Here’s how I resolved the color issues I created: cool payne’s gray over the gold ochre to establish warm / cool tension; warm portland gray over the viridian green for the same reason.
As much as I disliked the broad band of viridian in the underpainting, the glowing remains of that color really activate the bottom of the composition. Hints of pink are all that are left of that broad stroke of hotness! I wanted to draw the eye to the horizon with that visually demanding color
Is it finished? Maybe.
Let’s keep in touch,
Marshall
“Well it’s all right now. I’ve learned my lesson well. You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.” ~ Ricky Nelson
