Perceiving Light

"Derbyshire Dawn" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint another broader landscape like “Once Upon a November” and chose this scene because of the dramatic lighting. The unusual perspective provided a nice challenge and I enjoyed using various tones to achieve a sense of distance. Sara says I should have changed the rocks in the foreground to sleeping sheep, but I told her if she squints to blur her vision a bit, she can just pretend they’re sheep! lol ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/derbyshire-dawn 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/mam-tor-ridge-peak-district-5393685/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Ol' Blue Eyes" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Canvas - I’ve wanted to paint lions for a long time now but kept getting distracted by landscapes or other animals. I’m happy to finally have had the opportunity since they’re such interesting subjects to paint. Between the thick mane, the fine facial hair, the delicate whiskers, and the haunting eyes, they’re a fun challenge. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/ol-blue-eyes/ 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/lion-male-close-up-staring-3740159/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Peaceful Pavilion" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - There’s a pavilion on the east side of Washington Crossing Park. Most of the time it’s not very noticeable; settled underneath towering trees, its earthy hues make it blend right into its surroundings. But on this chilly fall morning, the sun set it alive with light, creating a magical, otherworldly feeling that I wished to capture in this painting. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/peaceful-pavilion 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 #realism

"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

"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

"Time to Go" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - After painting numerous landscapes and wildlife of the real world, I wanted to change things up and create a world of my own. I knew I wanted to include a dragon, but scaling him relative to the horse and rider was very challenging. I also wanted to include a princess with the “knight” but ended up having to take her out because the piece was getting too complicated. My favorite part was definitely adding the fire to the dragon and the light effects to the hero. In the future I would like to return to this “world” and create a story line to go with this painting! Full Length Versions: Part 1: https://youtu.be/9WDE9qzePYk Part 2: https://youtu.be/NE6fJCqccCw ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/time-to-go/ 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 #fantasypainting

"Winter Wonders" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - Another scene of Tyler Park after a snowfall. Here the snow carpeted the forest so thickly that all the underbrush disappeared, leaving a smooth unbroken blanket of white—the perfect backdrop for a quiet stream and waterfall. The sunlight glinting on the water and the ice-encrusted trees provide the perfect touch of magic for this piece. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/winter-wonders/ 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

"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

Welcome to Perceiving Light!⁣ ⁣ My name is Timothy Stanford and I'm an acrylic painter. My work is a constant journey of discovery as I strive to achieve a reasonable balance between personal style and realism. Each painting is a new challenge and an opportunity for growth. My main focus is the study of light as it plays across glorious landscapes, majestic wildlife, and sometimes...mythical worlds. I hope you'll come along on this journey with me...⁣ SUBSCRIBE:⁣ https://www.youtube.com/perceivinglight?sub_confirmation=1 ⁣ Win a FREE art print: https://perceivinglight.com/print-giveaway ⁣ WEBSITE: ⁣ https://perceivinglight.com/ ⁣ SOCIAL:⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perceivinglight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceiving_light Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/perceivinglight PAINTINGS PREVIEWED:⁣ 0:05 - "Autumn Splendor" - https://youtu.be/KNb7I_OX21I 0:07 - "Nature's Outlet" - https://youtu.be/Lp41HIq3p_4 0:11 - "Monday Morning" - https://youtu.be/c0z4kNTtDFY 0:13 - "Mine" - https://youtu.be/5sY8tJeCvyo 0:17 - "Winter Wonders" - https://youtu.be/DwGjoqf49jQ 0:19 - "Evening Falls" - https://youtu.be/LGzEutBqb4U 0:23 - "In the Limelight" - https://youtu.be/axSulB24gOo 0:25 - "Rough Housing" - https://youtu.be/PP8zQXJY3EA 0:29 - "Time to Go" - https://youtu.be/9WDE9qzePYk 0:31 - "Gotcha" - https://youtu.be/o-6dnbNEYqU -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting #wildlifepainting #realism

"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

"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

"Snow Day" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - It’s been a while since I’ve done any animal paintings, so I wanted to try another. This piece was inspired by all the snow we’ve had here recently. At first, I created a more detailed background, but when it detracted from the horse’s form and movement, I simplified it. This inspired me to also simplify the color palette and give the illusion that the horse was a part of the snow itself. I really enjoyed accentuating that illusion and may try a similar piece with water in the future. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/snow-day 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/white-horse-winter-snow-december-3010129/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #horsepainting

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Chickenhound" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Canvas - This painting was named after a character in some young-adult books Sara and I read when we were in school. The books were about talking woodland creatures, and foxes were usually portrayed as cunning villains. I thought this red fox’s expression fit that idea rather well with his piercing green eyes. The fur textures were a bit challenging but I loved playing up the oranges against the deep purple background. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/chickenhound/ 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/fox-nature-animals-roux-fauna-715588/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Morning Rises" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint this waterfall scene because of all the vibrant greens and yellows. I enjoyed adding all the rocks and playing with the movement of the water, but felt like this piece needed something more. Adding the wolf was a challenge, but it brought a sense of mystery and adventure to this painting. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/morning-rises/ 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/waterfall-bad-urach-urach-waterfall-2866253/ - - - #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

"Silent Predator" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - To finish off this summer’s ocean series I wanted to paint another sea creature, but this time from an underwater perspective. I chose this scene because of the way the light filtered through the water and cast patterns on the sand and shark. The shark was actually challenging at first. I repainted it several times but still wasn’t satisfied with it until my fiancée suggested adding some aqua green. She was right! The whole piece came together beautifully after that and I was able to achieve a much better sense of depth. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/silent-predator 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/GBDkr3k96DE - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Bridge of Promise" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - Bridges can be very romantic. There’s something about the graceful construction and quiet running water that’s both soothing and invigorating. This bridge was inspired by one in Lambertville, NJ near the playground on the south side of town. It’s a special place for Sara and me since it’s not far from where I proposed to her. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/bridge-of-promise/ 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