Lion Rock IV
23.11.06
Oil on Canvas
51 x 51 cm
$1500
SOLD
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The fourth of a series of 5 paintings of Lion Rock from this perspective. With each consecutive painting I'm making subtle changes with the purpose of expressing more distinctly the raw power of Lion Rock. I'm focusing on altering several aspects at once in order to achieve this: Light, Tone, Colouring, Perspective and Atmosphere. The clouds in this piece were inspired by a recent painting by Barry Ross Smith.
If you've gone to Piha and stood at the base of Lion Rock you'll know why I wanted to paint this scene. Totally awe-inspiring. It may not be the biggest rock in the world but it has the spirit of a mountain. Walking down the stream towards it's wide base is like being ushered into the presence of a mighty king. Apparently it's the plug from a volcano. Imagine that dropping out of the sky onto the beach! Shmokey Jim!
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