Patrick Saunders Fine Arts
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I travel the world creating fine art, teaching painting workshops, and judging painting competitions.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Each panel is an impressive feat in its own right, but together, they are one of the most breathtaking displays of painting I have ever witnessed. All but one were created en plein air, on location with live models. If possible, I recommend viewing these works in person for the full experience.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Each panel is an impressive feat in its own right, but together, they are one of the most breathtaking displays of painting I have ever witnessed. All but one were created en plein air, on location with live models. If possible, I recommend viewing these works in person for the full experience.
This is one of 14 panels from Sorolla's Vision of Spain which are featured in the round at the museum. I've featured others in previous posts.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is one of 14 panels from Sorolla's Vision of Spain which are featured in the round at the museum. I've featured others in previous posts.
Even the highlights on the fish change as they move further beneath this awning. Without this element, the color changes would not make sense, and the painting would lose much of its depth.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Even the highlights on the fish change as they move further beneath this awning. Without this element, the color changes would not make sense, and the painting would lose much of its depth.
Notice how the white elements beneath this fabric are slightly yellow, while the highlights on the water beyond are much cooler.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Notice how the white elements beneath this fabric are slightly yellow, while the highlights on the water beyond are much cooler.
The sense of light achieved in this piece through the use of color is particularly striking. It may at first seem that the fabric awning at the top of the painting is unnecessary, but it clearly affects all of the elements beneath it.
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The sense of light achieved in this piece through the use of color is particularly striking. It may at first seem that the fabric awning at the top of the painting is unnecessary, but it clearly affects all of the elements beneath it.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Born in Paris in 1843, Regnault studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and the French Academy in Rome. Sadly, He was killed in the Franco-Prussian war just shortly after this painting debuted at the Salon of 1870.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Born in Paris in 1843, Regnault studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and the French Academy in Rome. Sadly, He was killed in the Franco-Prussian war just shortly after this painting debuted at the Salon of 1870.
You might also recognize this piece from the opening of the TV show "What We Do In the Shadows," where the face is replaced by one of the actors.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
You might also recognize this piece from the opening of the TV show "What We Do In the Shadows," where the face is replaced by one of the actors.
This piece was initially a smaller portrait, but was later enlarged by the artist, adding to the bottom and the right side of the canvas.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This piece was initially a smaller portrait, but was later enlarged by the artist, adding to the bottom and the right side of the canvas.
The stumbled lights in the dress convey shimmering gold, while the thicker paint of the fur and carpet give them a soft, lush feel. I've included close-up details.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The stumbled lights in the dress convey shimmering gold, while the thicker paint of the fur and carpet give them a soft, lush feel. I've included close-up details.
While the face, hands and feet of the model are classically painted, it's the fabrics of her dress and the fur and carpet on the floor that bring the painting to life for me.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
While the face, hands and feet of the model are classically painted, it's the fabrics of her dress and the fur and carpet on the floor that bring the painting to life for me.
The face was not painted and then covered with a glaze, but alla prima, revealing the effect through the use of the correct values and colors.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The face was not painted and then covered with a glaze, but alla prima, revealing the effect through the use of the correct values and colors.
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Of particular note is the face of the figure in the middle foreground. Sargent perfectly captures the look of sheer fabric over the face, and yet this was not achieved by any type of gimmick.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Of particular note is the face of the figure in the middle foreground. Sargent perfectly captures the look of sheer fabric over the face, and yet this was not achieved by any type of gimmick.
Dressing the figures in costumes the artist brought from the Middle East is a bit of a contrivance, but the way that they are rendered is incredibly striking.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Dressing the figures in costumes the artist brought from the Middle East is a bit of a contrivance, but the way that they are rendered is incredibly striking.
The works from this series often feature the clear shallow waters of this mountain stream, and they are among my favorites of all his works. Many of these pieces are simple landscapes, unlike this one which incorporates figures.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The works from this series often feature the clear shallow waters of this mountain stream, and they are among my favorites of all his works. Many of these pieces are simple landscapes, unlike this one which incorporates figures.
While Kimberly and I have visited the museum a number of times, this was the first occasion where we found this painting on display. This comes from one of Sargent's painting sessions in Italy’s Val d’Aosta.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
While Kimberly and I have visited the museum a number of times, this was the first occasion where we found this painting on display. This comes from one of Sargent's painting sessions in Italy’s Val d’Aosta.