Glacier Patterns
Glacier Patterns original painting acrylic/watercolor by Gail Niebrugge. Sold.
I never tire of painting the amazing shapes, patterns and colors of glaciers. Having flown over and hiked on glaciers, I think I like the aerial view the best. Because they are so immense, hiking the surface gives the opportunity to see but a tiny speck of the entire ice-scape. It is important to traverse the surface on foot so that a clear understanding of the structure and cause of the various shapes and forms exists. With this knowledge an artist can create a painting that will be true to life. In my opinion, it is nearly impossible to paint a believable scene relying only on photos without a personal study and understanding of the subject.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Artist Alaska
