Two Horses Grazing with Mountains
Colors: Portland Gray, Raw Umber, Venetian Red, Olive Green, Soft Bavarian Green, Dusty Pink, Cappuccino White Description: Reproduction artwork is of an egg tempera painting printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper of two horses grazing in pasture with the Smoky Mountains in the background Inspiration: The contrast of the “smoky” mountains in the distance, grounded by the sharp contrast of trees and grasses in the foreground, provide a deep sense of space. The magnificent Smokey Mountains are always framing what is in the foreground. They renew one's spirit to the natural world. Egg Tempera: Egg tempera painting is a historical form of painting dating back to the 1st and 2nd century and uses brilliant pigments from the earth. Because of these fine grainy pigments, the print will show a luminous, colorful grainy quality. Egg tempera paints have a tendency to pool, puddle, and spread in magical ways. Egg tempera paints are translucent, allowing the viewer to witness the full effect o