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The Rest of the (Farewell Gap) Story

I know you are just dying to ask:  How did that do-over on the Farewell Gap oil painting turn out? 

First, here is Farewell Gap X (that is Roman for ten, the approximate number of times I’d painted this scene of Farewell Gap in oil, approximate because I didn’t number the paintings at first and had no idea I’d keep painting the same thing over and over, and Roman numerals are more elegant than American ones, and “numeral” is more elegant than number, and I’m just one elegant California artist, not to mention eloquent, which might be elegant for “long-winded”)

oil painting of Farewell Gap by Jana Botkin
Farewell Gap X, 8×10″, oil on wrapped canvas

After Farewell Gap X perished in an unfortunate cabin fire, I painted it again.

oil painting of Farewell Gap by Jana Botkin
Farewell Gap XI, 8×10″, oil on wrapped canvas, private collection

Then, I painted it yet again so that the Silver City Store would have something else to sell for me.

oil painting of Farewell Gap by Jana Botkin
Farewell Gap XII, oil on wrapped canvas, 8×10″, $90, available at the Silver City Store, SOLD

Apparently I am incapable of perfect photo-reproduction of anything, even the same scene from my own photos.

And yes, I am repeating myself, but this time I am showing you 3 of the paintings instead of two. Besides, you’ve probably (I’m hoping!) slept since then.

3 Comments

  1. Hi Jana,

    I notice the changes in light and the slight tree changes over time. Did you repaint if from a live new shot, or from the original shot each time? Lovely though.

    So, what’s this about a cabin fire?!! I scanned back over older posts but didn’t see that answer yet.

    Re your comment on my “Slushie from a Stranger” post,

    “Chewing your calories” — that’s a unique way of putting it. Does chocolate fall into that category?

    I found his gesture to be sweet too. My husband was appalled and horrified. Probably rightly so, as my protector. 🙂

    Jennifer Dougan
    http://www.jenniferdougan.com

  2. Melissa, come on up!!

  3. Just makes me want to come up to the mountains more!!!
    Hugs!!

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