This is the first very small, dare I say “tiny” painting I have attempted. This little guy is 5×7 inches, painted in oils on linen. I have been wanting to paint this little scene for at least a couple of years…well, here it is.
I used a photo I took while visiting friends in Las Cruces, NM as source material. Old Mesilla is a fantastic little place within Cruces with some beautiful Southwestern Architecture, great history, Native American Jewelry/art, and some really excellent New Mex cuisine.
I did come to learn that painting a high degree of detail on such a small scale was quite a challenge. I really aimed to capture the depth and texture in the scene in order to draw the viewer in and give them a sense of calm and a bit of curiosity. I am debating painting this again, but on a much larger scale….
This painting is for sale if you are interested. I will also have small Giclées available in the near future.
Live Well,
Rob
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| Old Mesilla Arched Door by Robert S Dilling |
I did come to learn that painting a high degree of detail on such a small scale was quite a challenge. I really aimed to capture the depth and texture in the scene in order to draw the viewer in and give them a sense of calm and a bit of curiosity. I am debating painting this again, but on a much larger scale….
This painting is for sale if you are interested. I will also have small Giclées available in the near future.
Live Well,
Rob
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