Perceiving Light

"A Touch of Spring" - 12x9” - Acrylic on Canvas - My niece asked me to paint this flower that she found. I haven’t done anything close to portrait work in a while, so getting the tones right in the fingers was a small challenge. Overall I enjoyed the simplicity of this piece. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/a-touch-of-spring 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 #flowerpainting

"Distant" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - Every Saturday afternoon, my wife and I try to play video games with our niece. This piece was inspired by some of those fantasy landscapes. I wanted to create a scene that somewhat resembled Earth, but had more dramatic rock formations. Usually, a piece like this without a specific reference would take more time, but this painting flowed smoothly and I really enjoyed creating it. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/distant 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

"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

"A Grand Day Out" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Panel - Path scenes always make great paintings. There’s something about a path leading off into the distance that captures the imagination and spurs creativity. I loved the depth in this one and the opportunity to create distance using different grass textures. The clouds were also fun and I hope this whole painting makes the viewer want to get out and walk in some fresh, clean air and sunshine. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/a-grand-day-out/ 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/path-grass-dike-clouds-6514885/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"In the Limelight" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Canvas - I always enjoy painting horses, and this piece was no exception. The photo that inspired it was actually taken on an overcast day, but this fellow’s noble pose seemed to demand a spotlight. I wanted this piece to have a theatrical feel, to give this graceful animal the stage and attention he deserves. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/in-the-limelight 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/arabs-stallion-thoroughbred-arabian-1367173/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Rough Housing" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Canvas - There’s so much drama in this piece that it was a joy to paint. I especially enjoyed playing up the contrasting colors to bring out the muscle definition and movement of these horses. This is probably one of my most enjoyable pieces to date. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/rough-housing 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/standard-horses-combat-mane-horse-1401913/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Wander" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - I grew up in West-Central Louisiana on the borders of Kisatchie National Forest. My siblings and I used to take ATVs out and drive through the forest. This scene reminds me strongly of those days. I hope the viewer feels a dreamy quality, like that of a distant, hazy memory. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/wander 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-nature-landscape-fall-shine-3119829/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Free" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - When looking for more painting inspiration, this scene kept coming across my path but I always got distracted by something else. I loved the color scheme and really enjoyed creating the soft, misty background. The horse’s body was rather challenging though and I had to keep reworking it until I was satisfied. My favorite part was creating the glow of light in the mane and tail. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/free 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/horse-gallop-paddock-galloping-2063672/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #horsepainting

"The Hills Are Alive" - 11x14" - Acrylic on Panel - This painting went incredibly smoothly and was probably one of my fastest yet. I’m always satisfied when I can use simple strokes to bring a creation to life and this piece seemed to embody that technique completely. It’s a simple scene, but I think the contrast of colors and the peaceful landscape give it a charm all its own. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/the-hills-are-alive/ 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/mountains-alps-meadow-736886/ MUSIC: Heartwarming 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=USUAN1100207 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Eternal Hope 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=USUAN1100238 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Flamenco" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted another subject to compliment “Tropical” and Sara suggested I try painting a flamingo. I haven’t done any animals in a while so I thought it would be a nice change. I’m really happy with the way this piece turned out although I don’t like it as much as “Tropical.” The most difficult part was settling on the right hues, but adding the light blooms and teal background to make this guy pop was a fun challenge. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/flamenco 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/flamingo-bird-pink-tropical-color-89367/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Time Off" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - Even after “Tranquil Path” I still felt like I needed a break so I thought it would be fun to do a calm vacation scene. The most challenging part of this piece was getting the light on the water right. I actually tried doing a boat at first but got rid of it and painted the tent and campfire instead. I’m not a huge camping fan—I’m too concerned about bear attacks—but it’d be nice to get lost in this scene for a while and I hope the viewer feels the same way! ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/time-off 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/pond-fishing-sakura-cherry-blossoms-4109750/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Looks Like Rain" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - I kept coming across this scene when I was looking for more reference photos and thought it would make a fun painting. The unique mixture of different textures made the piece interesting and it went really smoothly until I got to the horse. He was a bit challenging and I had to rework him a few times before I was satisfied with this painting as a whole. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/looks-like-rain 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/horse-brown-stall-box-cute-2776880/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #horsepainting

"Resting Place" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Panel - I actually used to build my own wooden panels for painting when I lived in Louisiana. Then I moved to PA, and I didn’t have access to those tools anymore so I switched to canvas. I’m grateful for all the experience I gained with both mediums. Each has its pros and cons and although canvas is more forgiving to brushes and has a nice bounce, panel allows for more precise detail and a deeper depth of color. Considering this piece sold within hours of me finishing it, I think my switch back to panel was a great success! lol ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/resting-place 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-flow-bach-stream-autumn-3809181/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Evening Watch" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - I wanted to paint a companion piece for “Morning Watch” and chose this seascape because of the brilliant oranges. Both paintings are calm and quiet and both went so smoothly it surprised me, although the clouds were a bit of a challenge in this one. I actually had fun with the water texture and felt a freedom in my style that I haven’t felt in the past. It was another great reminder that my paintings can be realistic without having to be “picture perfect!” PRINTS & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/evening-watch 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/lighthouse-st-marys-lighthouse-1824614/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #seascapepainting

"Magic on Ice" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Canvas - This piece is actually the result of a failed painting. Originally, I had planned to do a different mountain forest scene but after numerous reworkings it still just wouldn’t come together. So when I started this painting I was determined to add a touch of magic to it. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/magic-on-ice 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/yellowstone-national-park-wyoming-1581879/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Through the Woods" - 16x20” - Acrylic on Canvas - This is a larger, alternate version of "You're Invited." I wanted to try that piece again with more detail and added a walled road this time. It was a bit tricky at first. I had to redo the lighting and texture several times before being satisfied with it. The sun burst was the most enjoyable part and I had fun creating the light, fluffy snow texture on the trees. Sara named this piece "Through the Woods" since she said it reminds her of an old song. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/through-the-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 PHOTO INSPIRATION: https://pixabay.com/photos/snow-winter-forest-nature-cold-4668099/ - - - #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

"Tranquil Path" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - After several wildlife paintings I wanted to get back to doing landscapes. I actually tried two scenes before this one but scrapped them because they just didn’t feel right. This painting was inspired by those failures and my desire for quiet and calm. It was refreshing for me as an artist to paint such a simple scene and I hope it’s equally refreshing for the viewer. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/tranquil-path 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/summer-landscape-background-dawn-2913410/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Unleashed" - 12x9” - Acrylic on Canvas - I’ve wanted to try painting lightning for a long time and chose this scene because of the epic cloud formation. I usually use stiff bristle brushes for my paintings, but this time I thought it would be a fun experiment to try some softer, finer ones. Overall, I’m pleased with the way this piece turned out. The softer brushes gave the clouds a nice texture but the illumination from the lightning was a bit of a challenge. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/unleashed 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/radius-rays-clouds-storm-sky-4236297 - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Midday" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - After doing a lot of colorful fall paintings, I wanted to go back to a more evergreen landscape. This scene caught my eye with its dramatic cliffs and rough water. It actually took several reworkings to get the river the way I wanted, but the rocks were effortless and I’m satisfied with the piece as a whole. Sara says it reminds her of the old Sonic the Hedgehog video game on Sega lol. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/midday 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/river-forest-rocks-stream-nature-593146/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting

"Polar Magic" - 12x16” - Acrylic on Canvas - Once again, this painting was inspired by some fantasy landscapes I’ve seen recently. This time, I wanted to include an animal and thought a polar bear would be a fun addition. Imaginative pieces like this are always a challenge since I have no specific reference to use, but I think I managed to capture the scene I was going for. Creating the bear was probably my favorite part and I really enjoyed playing around with the reflected light in his fur. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/polar-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/icebear-zoo-polar-bear-fur-white-2641842/ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #wildlifepainting

"Halloween Town" - 11x14” - Acrylic on Panel - Happy Halloween! To celebrate this year, I thought it would be fun to create this spooky scene. Last year I did a jack-o-lantern and couldn’t resist throwing a few into this painting too. It took a bit of work to design the piece as a whole but I’m happy with how it turned out and particularly enjoyed creating the full moon. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/halloween-town 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: Spooky Ride by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/250/spooky-ride Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #halloweenpainting

"Evening Road" - 16x20” - Acrylic on Canvas - This is another scene straight from my imagination. With no solid image for inspiration, this painting was a bit of challenge, but I really like how it turned out. I wanted it to have an otherworldly feel and was rewarded when Sara told me it reminded her of X-Files or Signs. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE: https://perceivinglight.com/evening-road 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

"Quiet Path" - 12x16" - Acrylic on Canvas - This is the first snow painting I’ve done since moving to PA. Even though it’s a cold, overcast morning, I wanted to add a warmth and softness to the path, shadows, and trees. It was quiet day in Tyler Park, the snow keeping people indoors and muffling all the usual sounds of nature. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/quiet-path/ 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

"First Snow" - 9x12” - Acrylic on Canvas - I was originally going to do this as a Christmas painting and tried adding ornaments and light strands to the little tree, but in the end it just didn’t fit with the piece as a whole. Instead, I created a more dramatic sense of lighting to give the scene a touch of magic. This is definitely not my favorite piece, but the background trees were enjoyable and I will probably revisit the subject in the future. ORIGINAL PAINTING, PRINTS, & MERCHANDISE available here: https://perceivinglight.com/first-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://unsplash.com/photos/XyIonPcSDDQ - - - #acrylicpainting #timelapse #landscapepainting