Perceiving Light

"Just Married" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - Sara and I are getting married today! This painting was inspired by our second date at Longwood Gardens. There was actually another couple taking wedding photos there and we thought it was a fun idea. I enjoyed using the lighting to highlight the couple and give the piece a romantic quality. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/just-married Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Once Upon a November" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - The first place Sara ever took me to was Goat Hill Overlook in New Jersey. It was actually a bit chilly, but we had some nice hot stew and a blanket to keep us warm. Two years later and we’re getting married so I wanted to paint this piece to commemorate our first meeting. The whole painting went pretty smoothly. The color relationships were fun to play with, although the atmosphere in the distance took a bit of reworking. Overall, I think it captures the romantic mood of that day. PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/once-upon-a-november Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Light in the Forest" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - After doing so many recognizable landmarks, I wanted to go back to a general forest scene. This image inspired me with the bright, yellow sunlight casting such dark shadows across the foreground. That contrast of light and dark made this piece somewhat challenging, but I enjoyed playing with the purples in the reflected light. Sara says I should have named this piece “Arrival” because she thinks the light looks like a UFO landing, but I’ll let the viewer decide what this “Light in the Forest” may be! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/light-in-the-forest Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/forest-nature-trees-sun-landscape-4178175/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Oncoming Storm" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint another sunset piece that contrasted well with “Light in the Forest” and chose this scene because of the dramatic lighting and colorful clouds. The deep oranges and reds really appealed to me after so much green and yellow and the clouds were a lot of fun to create. The most difficult part of this painting was blending the range of colors in the sky but I think the end result was worth the struggle. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/oncoming-storm Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/beach-lagoon-sunset-sundown-164288/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #seascapepainting

"Take a Seat" - 12x9” - Acrylic on Canvas - The photo that inspired this painting was taken by my fiancée, Sara. We love to take early morning walks right after daybreak when the rising sun turns the leaves to a fiery orange and the towpaths are relatively empty. We usually pass an empty bench or two and on this lovely fall day we stopped and sat down to enjoy the peace and quiet together. I wanted the viewer to feel that same contentment when looking at this painting. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/take-a-seat Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight MUSIC: Five Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100227 Artist: http://incompetech.com/s - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Natural Light" - 12x9” - Acrylic on Canvas - My mother-in-law took the photo that inspired this piece. I thought it was clever how she captured the rising sun so perfectly in the unlit lamp post and couldn’t resist painting the scene. The fence took a lot of time and care but the plant in the foreground added a fun touch of interest to be more creative with. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/natural-light Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Fall at Tyler Park" - 5x7” - Acrylic on Canvas - Containing over 1,711 acres, Tyler State Park is a great source of inspiration for any artist. This path can be found not far from the Schofield Ford Covered Bridge, one of twelve remaining covered bridges in Bucks County. The most challenging part of this piece was creating the illusion of distance down the path, but the bright highlights against the dark shadows made this miniature painting quick and enjoyable. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/fall-at-tyler-park Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Five Mile Woods" - 5x7” - Acrylic on Canvas - A 285-acre nature preserve with many twisting and twining trails, Five Mile Woods is one of the hidden gems of Bucks County, especially in the fall. The dark tree trunks contrasting against the bright orange leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for any visitor. It’s a great place to escape to and the variety of trails keeps every trek interesting. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/five-mile-woods Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Old Sheep Shed" - 5x7” - Acrylic on Canvas - It is said that Cuttaloosa Farm is one of the most painted, photographed, and sketched properties in Bucks County, PA. It's easy to see why. The place exudes rustic tranquility and rural serenity. Even the old sheep shed provides a perfect subject for any artist or nature lover. I look forward to returning in other seasons for even more inspiration! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/old-sheep-shed Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Fall at Loux Bridge" - 5x7” - Acrylic on Canvas - One of the most picturesque bridges in Bucks County, Loux Bridge was built in 1874 by David Sutton. Bucks was once home to over 50 covered bridges but now only 12 remain. This was by far my favorite to paint, with its quaint white walls and quiet creek. I enjoyed the challenge of capturing its charm! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/fall-at-loux-bridge Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Trick or Treat" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - Happy Halloween! To celebrate this spooky holiday, I thought it would be cool to paint a jack-o-lantern. The glow effect in the mouth and eyes was a lot of fun to create, but the lettering was a bit of a pain. Next year I think I’ll just paint some Halloween candy! :P ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/trick-or-treat Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/pumpkin-halloween-party-fun-4597886/ MUSIC: Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/250/spooky-ride Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Ablaze" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - This is the companion piece to “Crackle.” In that painting, I wanted to highlight the warmth and ambiance that a roaring fire can provide, but with this piece I wanted to showcase the darker side of fire. It was difficult getting the smoke right between the trees, but I hope I managed to portray the danger and threat inherent in such a scene. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/ablaze Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/wildfire-forest-fire-blaze-smoke-1105209/ MUSIC: Air Prelude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100337 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Black Magic" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - This piece was a lot of fun and went extremely quickly. The only thing I had to watch out for was making the fur look too bright against the dark background. I really enjoyed adding the purple mist and orange eyes, and look forward to doing more spooky paintings next year! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/black-magic Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/cat-moody-angry-close-up-3386220/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #catpainting

"Crackle" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - After how well the fire dragon in “Time to Go” turned out, I thought it would be cool to hone my skills with some more fire paintings. I chose this scene because of the great contrast of the roaring, orange blaze against the quiet, blue twilight. This whole painting went really smoothly, but the most enjoyable part was adding the small crackling sparks around the fire. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/crackle Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/fire-flames-bonfire-sweden-night-123784/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"The Myrtle Tree" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - This is the companion piece to “Old Train Car,” another commission by a client. The most difficult part of this painting was dividing the foreground from the background while still creating a sense of depth. That made this one of my most interesting paintings to date and gave me more confidence to experiment with similar scenes in the future. Website: https://perceivinglight.com/the-myrtle-tree Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Out of the Mist" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - This is the companion piece to “Into the Light.” I loved the mysterious feeling in this scene and the way the bird was framed so perfectly by the foreground leaves and misty sunlight. It was a challenge making the foreground interesting, but once I started adding the blue and green leaves the whole painting came together smoothly. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/out-of-the-mist Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/heron-egret-landscape-feathers-5394026/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Old Train Car" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - This painting was commissioned by a client. It’s one of several abandoned train cars that can be found throughout Lambertville, NJ. I actually had to redo the path several times before I was satisfied with it. Once I got the colors right, it was a lot of fun bringing the puddle to life! Website: https://perceivinglight.com/old-train-car Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Into the Light" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint another springtime scene and loved the way the light illuminated this forested path. I really had fun playing with the different color relationships, creating contrast between the foreground and background. The sun rays gave this piece a somewhat mystical feeling, but it still felt like it needed something more. I added the heron to give it that last touch of magic that it was missing. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/into-the-light Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/sun-s-rays-morning-light-landscape-1139123/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Autumn Snow" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint another snow scene, but this time with some more color. I chose this image because of the orange tree in the foreground and the contrast it created with the snow. The soft light in the back trees was somewhat difficult to achieve, but I thought it added a nice touch of mystery to this piece. I accentuated the highlights in the snow to draw the viewer’s eye from that orange tree to the soft light, to make them wonder where that path may lead to. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/autumn-snow Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/wood-tree-nature-season-fog-3041392/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"You're Invited" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - The image that inspired this painting was actually just a snowy forest path at sunset. I wanted to add a bit more interest and thought about how winter and Christmas are slowly drawing nearer. It made me remember coming home to a warm fireplace after being out in the cold for far too long. That’s the feeling I wanted to capture in this piece. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/youre-invited Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/snow-winter-forest-nature-cold-4668099/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Alight" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - I thought it was time I tried painting some insects and wanted to try a scorpion, but my fiancée, Sara, is highly adverse to almost all forms of creepy crawlies. She told me she’d only tolerate paintings of three types: ladybugs, butterflies, and dragonflies. Since she’s not only my editor and videographer, but also my photographer, I knew if I went ahead with the scorpion, it would probably never see the light of day! In fact, I believe Sara would have probably knifed that painting when I wasn’t looking, and then blamed it on its “looking too realistic.” In the end, after finishing this piece, I realized I really don’t enjoy painting insects, which I’m sure is a great relief to Sara! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/alight Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/dragonfly-azure-bridesmaid-insect-540839/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #insectpainting

"Banks of Solace" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - After trying some road and mountain paintings, I really wanted to get back to my favorite subject: forests. This scene struck me with its abundant green foliage and tranquil creek. I’ve always found earth colors to be soothing, and this piece is no exception. I wanted it to feel like a retreat, a place of solitude where one can rest and recover from all the rigors of life. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/banks-of-solace Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/trees-stream-water-green-river-2517321/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"A River View" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - After “Morning Heights” I wanted to paint another mountain scene, but this time from a more distant angle. I really enjoyed adding the light green to give the mountains depth and the pine trees were a nice change from the oaks and maples in my usual paintings. The most difficult part was creating areas of interest in the foreground. I probably should have added a bear hunting trout or salmon, but wanted to move on to another scene. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/a-river-view Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/landscape-nature-vacations-river-3554696/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Morning Heights" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - After painting numerous paths and forests, I wanted to try something different. I thought mountains would be a nice change and chose this scene because of the unique angle and the brilliant orange sunrise. I really enjoyed playing with the colors in this piece—accentuating the blues and purples and contrasting them with the yellow-orange gradients in the sunburst. I wanted the whole painting to have a hopeful feeling, like going outside on a bright, sunny day after being stuck indoors for far too long. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/morning-heights Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://unsplash.com/photos/dI7vfR1Bqcg - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"117" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - Still wanting to paint stormy weather, I chose this scene because it reminded of highway 117 in Louisiana. My brother and I drove it almost every morning and evening for five years on our way to college. The early mornings and late nights were rough, but we sure made a lot of memories along the way! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/one-seventeen Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/rural-road-pavement-rain-wet-2616834/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting