Thomas is an exciting painter. His work seems quite careful, but has a genuine freshness to it. Personally, I've learned some new and different ways of painting from studying his work. I've been considered a watercolor artist for over 50 years, but work in several other mediums as well. I'm always exploring new ways to express myself on paper and canvas more than other mediums. I love teaching children to paint using inexpensive, yet quality, art materials. Blessings to you Thomas Schaller! Keep splashing!
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"Simple Country Lane"
This is a quick watercolor sketch - a little over an hour - done from a site sketch and reference photo of a very simple country scene . In this painting, I wanted the story that the actual place told me - a sense of quiet and calm on a peaceful summer day in rural Northern Ireland - to be reflected in the type of painting I chose to do.
Restraint was required. All needed to be casual, relaxed, direct, and uncomplicated . And the brushwork and palette selected portraying the shadows and light are meant to lead the viewer into the painting - inviting them to take a quiet reflective walk along a simple country lane.
