*New* Stone Lantern by SS - Original Available

Title: Stone Lantern

Artist: Scott Sargent 

Year: 2024

Size: 18"x24"x.5"

Materials: stretched canvas - Masters Touch

Varnish: Golden Isolation Coat, Golden Waterborne Gloss - removable.

Brush: Fine Touch 4,12 & 18

Paint: acrylic - Masters Touch, DecoArt fluid art neon paint.

Frame: none, sides gallery wrapped. 

Original: For Sale

Photo refrence: Troy Warrell

Artist description: A bright blue, pink & orange sky setting over a stone lantern in the Western Mountains of Maine. Glows under blacklights. 

Ai description: This painting depicts a serene outdoor scene, likely at dusk or dawn, featuring a prominent stone lantern in the foreground and a vibrant, colorful sky in the background. Here's a more detailed description:

• Subject Matter: Stone Lantern: The central focus of the painting is a traditional Japanese stone lantern, also known as a "tōrō." It's rendered with a textured, almost sculptural quality, suggesting the rough surface of stone. The lantern has a distinct architectural form with a tiered roof, a central body with openings, and a base. It's positioned slightly off-center to the left, drawing the viewer's eye.
• Trees and Foliage: Silhouetted trees and foliage frame the lantern and the sky, creating depth and a sense of enclosure. The trees are dark against the bright sky, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow.
• Sky: The sky is the most striking element, showcasing a gradient of warm colors. It transitions from a deep purple or blue at the top to a vibrant orange and pink at the horizon, suggesting a sunset or sunrise.
• Ground: The ground is depicted as a simple green area, possibly grass, providing a base for the lantern and the trees. A few rounded, light-colored stones are visible in the lower right corner, adding visual interest.

Style and Technique:

•  Realism with Impressionistic Touches: The painting appears to be representational, aiming to depict a realistic scene. However, the blending of colors in the sky and the slightly blurred edges of the trees suggest an impressionistic approach to capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere.
• Emphasis on Light and Color: The artist skillfully uses light and color to create a sense of mood and depth. The warm, glowing colors of the sky contrast with the darker foreground, highlighting the lantern and creating a focal point.
• Textural Quality: The lantern seems to have a textured surface, possibly achieved through impasto or other techniques, adding a tactile dimension to the painting.

Overall Mood and Atmosphere:
The painting evokes a sense of peace, tranquility, and serenity. The soft, warm colors of the sky and the quiet presence of the stone lantern create a calming and contemplative atmosphere. The scene suggests a moment of stillness and beauty in nature.
Signature:
The painting is signed "Scott Sargent 2024" in the lower right corner, indicating the artist and the year of creation.-Gemini