" Southwest Florida "
An Original Oil Painting by Riley Geddings,
Florida Landscape Artist
Description by Maggie Geddings,
Writer, Author and Poet
This Original Oil Painting
"SOUTHWEST FLORIDA" - the title of the most recent oil painting by my husband....
We continue to enjoy our home state of Florida as Riley once more re-creates the scene
we observed last month as we enjoyed a weekend trip along the southwest coast of the "Sunshine State".
What you are looking at today is typical of that area of Florida - near Marco Island - looking west -
and ultimately to the Gulf of Mexico. In the foreground we find ourselves standing on a finger of
sandy coastline - observing one of Florida's native birds - the Great White Heron - as he - or she -
takes a leisurely stroll through this shallow shoal - near the small, partly-submerged, Mangrove Trees.
Our beautiful, elegant Heron is ever alert for that ripple in these warm waters which would denote
the presence of a fish - a perfect snack for his - or her - mid-afternoon break - or "tea time" as I used
to say back in England many moons ago ... but I digress ...
On the right of this painting - beckoning our eyes - perceptible to our senses - we find something that
Riley portrays best - palm trees - and here we see majestic Coconut Palms, raising their heads to the skies.
This particular palm tree survives in sandy soil and is therefore prolific in Florida - and is one of over
the 200 different species of palm trees found in Florida. Beyond these nearby Coconut Palms, depth
perception of this painting is created by the continuation of two more fingers of land, with their
beautiful white sandy beachs, and those additional, distant palm trees. In the far distance can be seen
a couple of the many Mangrove islands (or keys) prolific in Florida. This creates for the
viewer an almost 3-dimensional scene.
Now let us look heavenwards - to the skies .... what do we see ? Hhmmmm ... it seems to me that this
mid-afternoon sky is indicative of perchance that typical, almost daily, afternoon shower we often enjoy
here in Florida. Against the cerulean blue sky (cerulean is the official description of this color oil paint
used by artists worldwide) ... we see a build-up of cumulous clouds in the center and on the left can be seen
the somewhat threatening arrival of cumulo nimbus - our approaching shower. Of course, no painting by
this popular artist would be complete without Riley's favorite hallmark .... the inquisitive seagull .... and on
his most recent painting - "Southwest Florida" - we discover not one - but two such gulls - hovering
overhead - peering downwards - also ever alert to enjoy a tasty fish - an enjoyable afternoon snack.
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 ! This original oil was painted on canvas panel, has some extra knife work,
was completed in 2009, and was signed by this artist, R. Geddings.
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.
Framed
The actual size of this oil painting on canvas panel is 20" by 16" and has been mounted in a solid
wood frame which has been finished in a very light roseate color ! The frame's border width is 1.5 inches.
It's lovely - it's free - and it's yours ... ready to hang !
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About The 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 !
Riley is listed on dozens and dozens of well-known art and international internet web sites. He is known
internationally and has a following of many art collectors ! The Art Cove is the official and exclusive
source for BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS by Florida landscape artist Riley Geddings.
How To Order This Lovely Painting:
Sorry, The Original Painting Has Been Sold ! . . .
Genuine giclee prints are available on quality paper or canvas,
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Buyer's Comment:
Yesterday was our anniversary of our meeting and I gave her "SOUTHWEST FLORIDA" she loves it ! R.
This artist would appreciate your feedback comments !
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Genuine Giclee Prints on Paper or Canvas Are Available !
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