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" Glades Afterglow "
An 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 the wilderness of south Florida. 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.
APPRAISAL VALUE: $714.00
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 !
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 !
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A Little 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 !
How You Can Order This Original Painting:
Serious buyers and collectors are welcome !
Framed Painting............. $148.00
Shipping & Handling.......... 21.00
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Total ............................. $169.00
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