Peaceful Easy Feeling

Apr 9, 2022

This week, I would like to share a painting of someone I love! Here are progression shots of my painting, “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” oil, 12×12. The two subjects are close to my heart. My nephew Bobby and his wonderful dog Cauli. He and she are a pair. She loves to snuggle with him. This image caught them both in a peaceful mood. Painting the light coming from behind them was a challenge, but so beautifully lit their “togetherness.”

"Peaceful Easy Feeling," oil, 12x12, Michel McNinch
Blocking in the Drawing and Values
"Peaceful Easy Feeling," oil, 12x12, Michel McNinch
Details Start to Emerge
"Peaceful Easy Feeling," oil, 12x12, Michel McNinch
“Peaceful Easy Feeling,” oil, 12×12, Michel McNinch, Collection of the Artist

What images convey peaceful togetherness in your life? Indelible memories of a happy time? Peaceful easy feelings?


Thank you for allowing me to share my work with you. It is a privilege and an honor. Hope you find some peaceful togetherness this beautiful Spring season.

I’ll be back next week to share what I’ve been painting.

Michel

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9 Comments

  1. Robert McNinch on April 10, 2022 at 8:02 am

    Wonderful painting captures the moment!



    • Michel McNinch on April 10, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Thank you, honey. Your namesake does you proud.



  2. Roxanne Poole on April 10, 2022 at 9:30 am

    Beautiful feeling of love and peace in this painting.



    • Michel McNinch on April 10, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Thank you! It is a special one for me.



  3. Eileen on April 10, 2022 at 10:48 am

    Love it



    • Michel McNinch on April 10, 2022 at 10:58 am

      Thank you, Eileen.



  4. Rhett on April 10, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    What an amazingly wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it and the process. A feeling of calmness just when I needed it.



    • Michel McNinch on April 11, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Rhett. So good to hear from you! Glad the painting resonated with you!



  5. Tina on May 16, 2022 at 8:50 am

    I am so in love with this!! I love my Bobby and my grandpup Caulie and this captures their bond and how she keeps his peace!! Absolutely stunning moment in time of these two peas in a pod!!



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