Catherine McCargar

Early Light, Original Painting

2017

Artist Comments
I began this painting on location in plein air, positioning my easel on a path along a hillside that overlooks the out-buildings of a working farm, The farm is nestled in the rolling hills of the area where I live. I was intrigued by the shapes of the rooftops, along with the dark shadows that defined them. When the watercolor was mostly done, I applied a wash of gesso to some areas to unify the background, and am pleased with the way the painting conveys the charm of the place.

About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California. While she is well-versed in a range of media, her preferred medium for painting is watercolor. The fluidity of the paint allows her to capture the muted undertones and the fleeting light found in the natural world. While the backgrounds of her paintings are impressionistic, the foregrounds of her paintings are often highly detailed, showcasing her technical mastery over her medium.

Words that describe this painting: impressionism, landscape, farm, architecture, trees, hills, pastoral, California, landscape, realism, representational, watercolor painting, green, green, purple

Early Light
Catherine McCargar
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2017
14 in. h x 20 in. w
0 lbs. 2 oz.