Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Reflected Light
8x8" oil on canvas panel. I stopped at the river late in the afternoon to paint. The Light was spectacular. As I searched for a subject i came across this tree in the shadows and was intrigued with the reflected light.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Rocky River Reservation
9x12" oil on canvas panel. One of my favorite spots in the Metro Parks. Once again, the frame is a suggestion.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
City on the Lake - SOLD
8x8" oil on canvas panel.
An afternoon in the park overlooking Lake Erie with the best view of the city. There were loads of people enjoying the breeze off the lake but none stood still long enough to be included in my painting.
The frame is another digital suggestion and not included in the purchase.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
The Rivers Edge
8x6" oil on Linen Panel. I spent a few hours at the river today. I painted, ate lunch, played with my dog and painted two sketches. This is the second of my sketches.
I shot photos of the painting "in progress", but once I got into the painting...I forgot to continue with the photos.
The frame is a digital suggestion of how it might look on your wall.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Late Afternoon Shadows
10x7, oil on canvas panel. A quick sketch after a long break from painting. The frame is a digital suggestion.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Lake Party - SOLD
12" x 24" oil on canvas panel.
Sunset on Lake Erie was enjoyed by many on this hot day.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Main Street Beach - Vermillion, Ohio, Lake Erie,Daily Painting
8x10, oil on canvas panel.
A warm Saturday at Lake Erie. This beach is in Vermillion, Ohio (at the end of Main St.)
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
24x30 oil on canvas. I had to tie down the easel, there was a slight breeze and this large canvas was catching it like a sail.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Lake Beach - Daily Painting, Landscape, Lake Erie, Beach, Texting,
12x12 oil on canvas panel. A bright hazy day at a beach on Lake Erie.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A Quiet Afternoon - Daily Painting, Landscape, River, Reflections, Ohio
9x12 oil on canvas panel. This painting is from last week. I spent this week working around the house and yard. It has been exhausting catching up on chores that have been long neglected but very satisfying to see them done. The next few posts are paintings from last weekend.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Late Day Farmhouse -© Christopher Greco - SOLD Daily Painting,Landscape, Frostville Museum, Sunset, Red Barn
9x12 oil on canvas board. It is always so much fun to paint late day sunlight. Afterwards,I always wonder why I don't do this everyday.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Frostville Farmhouse - Daily Painting, Landscape, Frostville, Olmstead Historical Society, Ohio, oil painting
11x14 oil on canvas panel. I took a little break from the woods and rivers of the Metropark to sketch in Frostville. This is one of the old homes in the park.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Still Hanging On - Daily Painting, Landscape, Spring Tree, Hillside, Sunlight, Shadow
16x12 oil on canvas board. Five years ago (almost to the day) I painted this very same tree hanging on to the side of this small hill in the woods.(You can see it here). Once again I loved the light on the small stream at the base of the hill and the tree still there, still hanging on and the overall spring green glow was magical. I tried some different things with this painting, more on that later in the week. I am pretty pleased with the picture.
Rocky Riverbank - Daily Painting, Rocky River Reservation, Ohio, Cleveland Metropark, Landscape
9x12 oil on canvas board. A view of the shoreline at noon. I was attracted by the brightly lit rocks and shadow across the river
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
On The East Branch - Daily Painting, landscape, Rocky River Reservation, Ohio, Spring
12x9 oil on canvas board. The only thing better than hiking through the woods and along the rivers with my dog, is painting the woods and rivers for a few hours each day. I really feel like I'm starting to get the hang of it. The river and the rocks help me organize the painting. Pretty soon I will tackle the deep woods without the aid of the river to open the scene up for me.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Catching The Late Light - Daily Painting, Rocky River Reservartion,Late Afternoon, River
8x10 oil on canvas board. This is the same location and was painted following "Late Afternoon on the River". I turned to the right and loved the way the trees were catching the light.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Morning at Berea Falls - Daily Painting, Berea Falls, Cleveland Metroparks, Ohio, Landscape, oil painting
14x11 oil on canvas board. A great morning at the falls.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Late Afternoon on the River - Daily Painting,Rocky River,Ohio, Metro Park, landscape
8x10 oil on canvas board. One of my favorite views of the river and cliffs above. This spot is across the road and through the woods from Frostville.
Bits of Frostville - SOLDDaily Painting, Frostville, North Olmstead Historical Society, House, Barn, Church, Garage, oil painting
11x14 oil on canvas board. I knew I wanted to paint in Frostville but I couldn't decide what to focus on. My solution was to back up and try to include a little bit of everything
Friday, May 4, 2012
Spring River - Daily Painting, Rocky River, Ohio,Spring,shoreline, Cleveland Metro Parks
11x14 oil on canvas board. A warm spring afternoon in the Rocky River reservation.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
April Lilac - Daily Painting, Lilac Flowers, Glass Vase, Glass Jar, Enamel Pitcher, Oil Painting
14x11 oil on canvas board.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Brush, Paint, Palette - Daily Painting, artist materials, oil painting
10x8 oil on clay board.
Looking down at my small paint table and palette with one of my favorite brushes.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Lilac Incandescence - Daily Painting, Lilac, paint brushes, pitcher, door knob, still life oil painting
12x16 oil on canvas panel.
I lit this still life set up with a bright incandescent bulb to create strong warm colors. The yellow light on a predominately warm colored set up and the complementary Lilac flowers was the challenge. While the flowers suffered under the heat of the lamp I enjoyed the challenge.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
On the Rocky River - Daily Painting, Rocky River, Ohio, Spring, Trees, Rocks
8x10 oil on canvas panel.
Friday, April 20, 2012
A Lilac Evening - Daily Painting, Spring Lilac Flowers and Leaves in the Studio
10x10 oil on a gallery wrapped stretched canvas.
This is last nights painting. Lilacs are my favorite flowers. Not only are they beautiful in shape and color but the fragrance defines spring for me.
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