Enchanted Forest Jan 11, 2016
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one’s there to hear it, does it make a sound?”
Better questions for the artist: Is the forest enchanting, and why?
Rarely does a subject boldly announce its beauty and brilliance.
Patiently content, it awaits the artist willing to meet it half way.
“You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.” Joseph Joubert
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And the winner is…
Each month I draw one random Day in Vermont subscriber to win a free print of their choice.
Congratulations to our first winner of 2016 and January… Cindy Merola of Loveland, CO.
Cindy chose “Sugar & Spice“, and had this to say…
“Vermont will always be “home” to me. Before moving to Colorado, I lived in Vermont for 27 years. When I think of Vermont I think of maple syrup, Cabot cheese, the most beautiful fall colors one could ever imagine, and of course, I think of Peter Huntoon. Peter, your paintings capture the true beauty of Vermont. I have purchased several of your prints for myself and as gifts. When I lived in Rutland, I was part of a group of girlfriends who celebrated each of our birthdays at Sugar and Spice. I absolutely love that place! Thank you for such a generous gift, Peter. Keep painting! I always look forward to seeing your new masterpieces.”
A distillery recently opened near me. When the distillation process is complete, the name for what remains is spirit. Looking at your reference photo, looking at your painting, it feels as though you have distilled the scene to reveal its spirit. Enchanting.
Beautifully said, Steve.
Agreed Ronna!
I’ll drink to that Steve! I love a good analogy and this is a great one. The idea (and challenge) of distilling just one precious and essential drop of “Spirit” from nature and personal perception through the act of painting is very appealing indeed.
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Whether you’re walking in the winter woods or simply journeying by eye through a winter painting, a touch of warm color, (clinging autumn beech leaves?) catches the eye in a powerful way and draws you into the depths of the scene.
One of the many ways nature creates contrast, and color temperature is one of the best. All we need to do as artists is look to Mother Nature and do our best to follow her lead. Thanks Brian!
The stately trees look as though they are standing in line waiting to welcome a stag or a doe and her fawn. Trees speak to our souls and reach ever upwards toward heaven and those with a bit of snow cover are gems worth more than any diamonds… beautiful!
You are a poet Mary, thank you!
Vermont, crisp, quiet, alive, beauty, Peace! Thanks , Peter
That sounds like a Haiku Muriel, well said!
Love it!
Thanks David!
Beautifully done!
Thanks Diane!
Oh my GOODNESS, Peter….I will definitely order this one in the not too distant future, Peter. This is a GORGEOUS piece for my meditation room. What WORK you do! How CONNECTED you are to this good Earth! We are blessed to have you amongst us!
Go gently….
Victoria
Some days I’m more connected than others Victoria. Thanks so much. Just remember you only get to see me at my best. 🙂
Beautiful!
Thanks Carol Ann!
I’ve always felt something magical about Vermont, no matter what season it is, but for me ( though I love them all) winter is my favorite. This picture is pure magic , absolutely love it !!
Thank you Barbara, my favorite part about Magic is that we really do enjoy the mystery. The not-knowing. My favorite paintings are those that have some of that.
Love this…….can just feel the peacefulness and solitude !! Thanks, Peter, for another beautiful piece of nature .
Thank you Sharon. I felt it too while painting and this one definitely worked out.
Being relatively new to your website, I am growing increasingly aware of your ability to capture a moment in time. Within these trees, I feel the silence of the sunshine and the snowy limbs. Peter must be another word for “poet with paint”.
Thanks so much Cassie and welcome. I am always cautious of claiming too much credit for my ability or work. So much of it (success) comes from a higher power, a muse, something I can’t quite explain. All I can (must) do is show up to offer my best, everyday, and once in awhile everything comes together.
Ditto with Christine (#2). I, too, sighed in pleasure at first sight of your snowy forest, with my eyes drawn to the center, curious about what’s back there. You did it again, Peter!
There’s that mystery again, the poetry of the un-said. Thank you Rebecca!
Another winter marvel…wondered if there’s a small waterway between trees….”Over the river and thru the woods”…. Thank you for beauty Cindy
I bet there is some water down there, frozen or otherwise…I didn’t dare trudge too far as I was wearing my short boots. Thanks Cynthia!