Westcliff Morning Wood Print

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I wanted to capture the warm morning atmosphere and the variation in color and texture within the rocks. The way the light was affecting the mist spilling over the mountains fascinated me. I hiked down the ocean cliffs near my house and found a spot sheltered from the wind among the rocks. I began with the distant mountains and the sun to capture them before the light changed too much. I ended with the foreground rocks, which I greatly abstracted to prevent them becoming a focal point. While I was painting, A pair of Rock Dassies came out and began playing on the rocks near the center of my composition.

Christopher Reid is an international artist painting in pastel, watercolor, and acrylic. He paints everything from portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and pets in his contemporary realist style. His art has won numerous international awards. He travels all over the world painting en plein air as often as possible, exhibiting, and sharing his passion for art with others through teaching workshops. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Chris studied art at the Savannah College of Art & Design(Savannah, GA). He lives in Hermanus, South Africa, inspired by the local landscapes, people, and wildlife. At an early age Chris wanted to be a comic book illustrator. In his teens he decided to pursue digital art to work in the 3D animation field. To...