California Aqueduct Acrylic Print

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I was interested in capturing the brilliant blue water of the Los Angeles Aqueduct against the dull dry expanse of desert and mountains above and beyond. It also contrasted with the warm late afternoon light against the foreground of desert foliage bordering the Aqueduct. The oblong format suits this diagonal composition. While painting, I noticed two people on the edge, one fishing while the other minded the day's catch. I included them to provide scale. Valyermo, November 2013.

Jane was born and raised in Stratford, CT. Her father was a self-employed commercial artist who worked at home, which gave her access to both supplies and encouragement. She moved to California in 1973. Jane has been an artist all her life, working in different mediums and working at a variety of commercial art jobs. She earned a degree in Fine Art and says there is always more to learn. She started plein air painting in the 1980’s in watercolor. Since 2010, she has focused on plein air painting in oil. She finds that all the mediums she has worked in, all the jobs she’s held, all her life experience, all contribute to this latest passion. ARTIST’S STATEMENT: The challenge for me is to capture a snapshot in time with...