Price Reduced !
" Glades Afterglow "
Note ... The yellow text in upper left corner of the frame is not actually on the frame,
it is an "Art Cove watermark" !
Another Original Painting by
Riley Geddings,
Florida Landscape Artist
Description by
Maggie Geddings,
Writer, Author and Poet
Description of this Painting
"GLADES AFTERGLOW" was painted in late June, 2010 by my favorite artist - my husband,
Riley Geddings
, a noted Florida Landscape Artist.
Needs must that I avert my eyes from the absolutely gorgeous frame ... and concentrate initially on the actual painting per se ...
more on the frame later.
For a change of pace, Riley has chosen the twilight hours shortly after sunset in order to portray this very interesting
and somewhat rare scene. Let us first address the firmament -
the sky - the heavens, where in the top right-hand
corner I espy a few emerging stars in the approaching night sky. Could that be "The Plough" (my English Education) -
aka "The Big Dipper" (USA vernacular) - aka "Ursa Major" - aka "Polaris" (Wikipedia) - aka "The North Star" ?
Those beautiful clouds are the aftermath of a heavy shower just before sunset. As the day tranforms into night,
we are priviledged to observe a ritual of certain wildlife taking place as it has for thousands of years ... the nocturnal
wildlife changes shifts with the daylight creatures. The sun has just now set, leaving behind a
pastel afterglow, against which is a dark - almost black - silhouette of a Great White Heron, gliding on silent wings in
search of his roost for the night.
In the foreground is a small body of water typical of those found in Florida's Everglades. On the left a dead Cypress
tree has fallen into the water creating a perfect location for another Great White Heron to stand as he seeks one last
Bream for his evening snack. Forming a background is a small cluster of Cabbage - or
Sabal palm trees - Florida's state tree - raising their fronds in a fond farewell
to one more day in Paradise. On the right, under the overhanging protection of a "Scrub Oak" tree, we find several
Roseate Spoonbills who have already found their roost for the night on the dead branches of several small shrubs.
Conspicuous by its absence, is Riley's customary "hallmark" - the inquisitive
Black-headed Gull
(Larus Ridibundus) ... see you in the next painting "Larry R.".
Yet another great masterpiece from the palette of Riley Geddings ... Another Geddings' Original ... Well done Riley !!
Specifications of this Painting
SUPPORT:
The actual size of the painting is 480 square inches, or 24-inches by 20-inches, triple-primed, high-quality stretched canvas.
MEDIUM:
High-quality, artist-grade oil paints.
TECHNIQUE:
Brush and knife.
COLORS:
The colors you see on your computer screen will vary and do not do justice to those in the actual painting
which are bold and beautiful !
FRAME:
Once more - needs must that I insert my tuppence-worth (two-cents-worth) concerning the absolutely gorgeous frame,
the coloring of which enhances to perfection the colors in the painting ... a perfect frame for a perfect painting.
This frame is finished in an off-white antique stain and has a protective coat of Polimar Varnish - created especially
for this particular painting - and is not available in any store. The painting may be purchased with or without the frame.
The frame measures 30" x 26" - the wood is 3" wide and about 2" thick - and is valued at $42.00 !
PRICING:
This painting has been reduced from $220.80 to $187.20 ! The frame is included in this price at no extra charge !
Certification
In addition to, and along with this painting, the recipient will receive a
"CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION"
signed and dated by the artist, R.Geddings. The painting will become a good investment !
Our Shipping Pledge
ALL paintings are safely and professionally packed in sturdy shipping boxes, then shipped within
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Detail Close-up Images:
Cabbage (Sabal) Palms 
Silhouette of Heron Gliding 
Heron on Log 
Distant Pine Trees 
Spoonbills Roosting 
Artist's Signature & Date 
About This Artist
Riley Geddings is a self-taught, noted Florida landscape artist who is keeping the old
'traditional Florida art' alive with his unique painting style, influenced in part by the now-famous
"Florida Highwaymen" of the mid 1950's ! He has been painting professionally for about 25 years !
This artist is featured on many well-known international internet art websites. His paintings now hang
in Europe, The United Kingdom, as well as the United States ! He has a large following of art collectors,
many of whom have purchased over a dozen paintings each ! This Art Cove website is the official source
for BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS by noted Florida landscape artist Riley Geddings !
He paints "Ala Prima" wich means that he has no under-sketching and paints in more than one session.
Order This Lovely Painting Two Ways:
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FRAMED Painting
$187.20 (Reduced to .39 cents per square inch !)
Shipping & Handling 26.00
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Total
$213.20
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UN-FRAMED Painting $145.20 ($42 Frame Discount !)
Shipping & Handling 21.00
($5.00 Shipping Discount !)
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Total
$166.22
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Smoke-Free Studio
When Riley has returned from his field-work, he then completes the details in his studio, working from
the digital images that he had captured. This artist's painting studio is smoke-free so that your painting
will smell nice and fresh !
Viewer Feedback
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"Beauty.."
S.
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"Riley the clouds are so sensual in your painting "GLADES AFTERGLOW" .
They look as if they are kissing the sky.
The stars in a twilight painting look great. It makes me think of when I see the moon
in the morning or afternoon sky.
The pink birds in the lower right pop out from the green plants."
L.T.
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"It makes one want to jump into the water and relax looking at the beauty all around."
M.B.
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"Hi Riley, I had to comment on your newest painting.....Afterglow...
It is my favorite painting you have ever done. You have caught the colors
and glow perfectly ... looking forward to your future work !"
Joe
Bless You For Looking !
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