Summer Moment by Don Hatfield, Original Contemporary Beach Scene Oil Painting

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Summer Moment by Don Hatfield, Original Contemporary Beach Scene Oil Painting

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'Summer Moment" is a medium size contemporary original oil painting of horizontal format, created by American artist Don Hatfield in the late 20th century. Featuring lovely palette made of pink, white, yellow and blue tones among others, the painting depicts a peaceful beach scene. In the foreground, a mother is setting up a pink and white umbrella, whose octagonal shape creates a focal point that draws the viewer in. The warm yellow colors of the sand, made of short and energetic strokes reminding us the of Impressionist technique, contrasts beautifully with the colder tonality of the sea and sky. With its exquisite subject and charming palette, this unframed heartwarming Don Hatfield oil painting will enliven any wall beautifully. It is signed lower right. Don was born on May 16, 1947 in Long Beach, California. He did not always dream of being an artist. He studied philosophy, theology, and literature. It was not until he met the well known portraitist, Charles Cross, that he really began to explore his talents as a painter. Cross was impressed with Don's "innate color sense" that was displayed in the soft pastel colors of his oil paintings. Cross encouraged Don to pursue his talents by becoming his protégé. Two years of study with Cross was not enough to convince Don to focus all of his energy on the world of art. He abandoned his short career in art to pursue a career in ministry. However, his desire to become an artist was too strong to ignore. In 1979, on the advice of the premier portrait painter Ray Kinstler, Hatfield moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to pursue painting once again. Hatfield eventually moved back to Los Angeles to fulfill his creative potential under the master tutelage of Sergei Bongart, who had a tremendous influence on him. "He was a wonderful presence and a great teacher," says Don. It was during this time with Bongart that Don diligently worked and perfected his style that we recognize today. Don is inspired by the works of Edward Henry Potthast, William Glackens, Maurice Prendergast, Joaquin Sorolla, and John Singer Sargent. In his development as an artist, Don had the added influence of modern cinematic interpretation. Affected by the new mastery of color on film, in advertising and television, he felt a need for a more intoxicating light, another dimension to the beach attraction. Seeking truth in paint itself, he documented that fleeting essence of the tender, the humorous, the enchantment of a special moment in time.

Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
Seller: RR1161stDibs: LU835912437141