simplicity, colors, and composition combine

Sunset Startled - digital painting / art prints - Dan Beck 2005

I was pretty happy with this digital painting when I finished. Sometimes it takes a while to appreciate the work one has done and other times it is immediate. I find the same to be true with music I’ve written.

I kept the fence simple and the green field very austere as well. But that little squashed setting sun was pretty right on - and the complexity of the horizon itself quite fascinating.

What I think mostly is that it is pleasing in its colors and in its composition - enough to make one feel good. And if I recall correctly, it was a really special evening .

See Also

• Sunset Startled
  gallery page - enlarge/details - availability of art prints for Sunset Startled
• Low Sun
  More pictures and info from site sighted in text
• Earth Science Picture of the Day
  the separation and squashing of the setting sun - but moreso