Description of this Painting
"QUIET GATHERING" was painted in early June, 2010 by my favorite artist - my husband,
Riley Geddings , a noted Florida Landscape Artist. It is indeed a depiction of a quiet gathering of three of Florida's native birds in Florida's unique Everglades. This latest masterpiece is once more located in The Glades in the southern section of our wonderful "Sunshine State" ... a scene one might enjoy perusing whilst one pauses to "smell the roses" as we continue this leg of our Life's Journey ... today we venture once more into "no-man's land" - the Florida Everglades wilderness.

My description absolutely must start with that beautiful sky-line ... what a way to start the day !! First and foremost catching my eye is the disappearing life-giving sun, beyond the horizon, folding its wings - if you will - north and south ... an awesome site to behold ... a sky ablaze with color and one of the favorite attractions one enjoys in Florida. Riley has captured to perfection those gorgeous colors of lemons, oranges, reds, and mauves of a typical setting sun ... like his artist's palette ! Floating above are the lovely cumulous clouds giving way to another day's end as the sun is about to set ... sooooo beautiful !! With the use of his knife, Riley has created an almost 3-D effect by accentuating those lower clouds which are saying goodbye to the sun. Nice job Riley ...

Our eyes are now drawn to the trees - on the left I see five Cabbage - or Sabal - palm trees raising their fronds to wave goodbye to another day in paradise. Across the pond is a cluster of Cypress Trees, found in abundance here in The Glades as they nestle in the lowlands, enjoying the constant supply of life-giving water. On the far right, we find a dead Cypress Tree, called a "snag", on which an Osprey has chosen to build her nest. Ever alert, her eyes scan the waters for signs for that last fish of the day for her supper. These shallows contain an ample supply of small fish, such as Bream, Shellcracker, etc., which are also the food supply for the Great White Heron - another native bird of Florida found in The Everglades. In the forefront another one of these graceful birds is gliding in to join his cousins for supper. Finally - as one has come to expect in all of Riley's paintings, we see his "hallmark" - the inquisitive Black-headed Gull (Larus Ridibundus) our favorite gull hovering and seeking his last repast for the day.

Another 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 24-inches by 18-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:
This oil on stretched canvas is optionally framed in a solid wood-plank frame. This frame is unique and is not available in any store. The finish is rough-brushed, distressed, and stained a marine color as to look old and nautical ! The painting may be purchased with or without the frame. The frame measures 30" x 24", (the wood is 3" wide and 1" thick), and is valued at $40.00 !

Certification
In addition to, and along with this painting, the recipient has received a
"CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION" signed and dated by the artist, R.Geddings. The painting will become a good investment !

Detail Close-up Images:

Black-Headed Gull   

Cabbage (Sabal) Palms   

Heron Gliding In   

Sunset   

Osprey In Nest   

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 !

Sorry, This Lovely Painting Has Been Sold !
Prints are available.

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
I just looked at your last painting, and it's very nice. I compliment you on a nice work. I noticed that you have shown the herons (or cranes?) in several positions, and they all look so lifelike. I also liked your use of color in the sunset. I can only imagine how many times you have studied the real thing. It sure shows. Best of luck and continued success to you. - F.

Riley, Maggie once again has added detailed information to your painting that helps me out when I look at the different parts of your painting "" Quiet Gathering " . The first thing I saw was the heron also know as "Detail Heron Gliding In". The shadows under the wings look great and enhances the overall feeling of your painting. The Osprey in the nest was another little gem to look at. The word "BEAUTIFUL" sums it up. - L.

Dear Riley and Maggie,
I looked at the beautiful "Quiet Gathering." and read the description. You make a wonderful pair and the painting is an active yet soft and quiet alluring scene. The proportions are perfectly done so that you get a rounded and balanced enjoyment of both colors; species and nature. I must say the yellow sunset is gorgeous. I was attracted to a similar sunset that I saw at the end of a video about the rain forest of British Columbia. As a matter of fact I liked the soothing yellows with the crimson weaving so much that I am presently using those same co-lours for a skyline to oppose the brighter colors in the foreground. You painting captures so much - Beautiful comes to mind, and might I add MAJESTIC! Great job to both of you. Oh and I absolutely love the frame too. J.D.

Riley, Looks like the real thing! Beautiful. Congratulations. - M.

Bless You For Looking !
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