Lake Somewhere
by Doug Kreuger
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24.000 x 18.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Lake Somewhere
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Painting - Original Oil On Canvas
Description
"Lake Somewhere"
Whether real or imaginary, most everyone knows of a small lake cottage they have visited, possibly a grandparent's summer cottage, vacation rental or a picture from a magazine. Regardless... the emotional feelings of calm, peacefulness and tranquility are stirred.
In this case, my inspiration for painting "Lake Somewhere" came to me quite unexpectedly while I stood in my brother's yard admiring hollyhocks along a chain link fence. Past the hollyhocks is this neighboring house. As I gazed at the landscape, the road out front and a parking lot beyond shimmered under the summer sun making them appear to be a lake. In nearly the same moment, my imagination transformed the streetlights and utility poles into the masts of sailboats upon the water.
This painting is a reminder for me to look for the unexpected and see the imagined possibilities that surround us. (Ironically, the road out front is named Mississippi.)
Copyright 2011 by Doug Kreuger
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January 14th, 2012
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Lois Bryan
Another revisit ... I don't know if I ever read your beautiful description previously ... but what a journey this image went on in your head and heart!!!! i LOVE that you described its transformation ... and I love that you transformed it so magically!!!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!! The artist isn't just technique and skill and rules of composition and light ... it's also the heart and the imagination and the ever-magical "what if"s of life!!!!!!!!!!!! lf t p and fb
Doug Kreuger replied:
Lois, Thank you very much for your kind and generous comments. Your support is truly appreciated.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting, Doug! What a wonderful imagination you have to stimulate your amazing talent! Gorgeous composition! L/F
Reynold Jay
Woweee this is gorgeous. You may wish to add an extra Zero or two to the price on this. I bow to the master! Beautiful work of art. Well done, FAVORITE
Doug Kreuger replied:
Reynold, You are most kind! I really appreaciate your thoughtfulness and support!
Sandi OReilly
An awesome painting, beautiful framing and composition, F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks again Sandi! I recently saw this small cottage-home (in need of repair) and I thought about what a fun fixer-upper project this would make!
Sandra Phryce-Jones
Wonderful detail again so much depth The delicate rendering of the sea scene I am amazed by your paintings Doug a true master LF
Lois Bryan
Doug, I may have told you this before, but when I see you've visited me and I get to come visit you in return, I always get a bit of a kick ... because to wander through your gallery and see the amazing work you create is, to me, nothing but a gift. This amazing work of art is a true case in point. You are an inspiration both artistically and in the broader sense, in life. Because you see the beauty .. and I can tell you appreciate it as well. Your joy in creating an image like this must honestly make the sun shine brighter!!! The joy you bring to your viewers is the only thing that can match it!! As always, awesome!! lf and t
Doug Kreuger replied:
Lois, Many thanks for all of your thoughtful and very generous comments! I sincerely appreciate your kindness and support!
Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
This has the feeling of a Winslow Homer. Your photo realism painting are amazing too. I am impressed with your carved Eagle in flight too. Not all artists can excell in two mediums(wood and paint) so well!!! Will follow V/F and share
Veronica Minozzi
What a beautiful and peaceful scene Doug, love it! LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Veronica! —Always a pleasant surprise to find one of your calming comments!
Carolyn Rosenberger
Beautiful, with an amazing amount of detail, as is true of all of your paintings and drawings! You must have the patience of a Saint! L&F
Nava Thompson
Doug---this little place reminds me of my grandmothers---no water in front---just dogs, cats, cows, horses--and chickens--you get the picture. :) But it it is the little white house and the flowers--and an atmosphere you captured. Beautiful-- lvf
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Nava! My favorite comments to read are the ones that tell about a personal memory an artwork evokes… Thanks for sharing your touching memory.
Fiona Kennard
I had to come back for another visit....This is sooooo beautiful, Doug! My kind of hideaway! :-)))
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks sooooo much Fiona! …Come back as often as you like, appreciate your kind words and support!
Fiona Kennard
Wow....this is just stunning. I wish I was here right now. Looks so inviting and relaxing. Beautifully done, Doug! l/f
CheyAnne Sexton
You are not only a master with your brushes, you are with the words you write about your art.
Jerry Bokowski
Imagination is one of the key elements in every work an artist does...on a scale of 1 to 10 yours is a true 10 after reading your description, Doug. It amazes me how you came to paint this and yes, my Grandfather owned a cabin and boathouse in Lake of The Woods, Canada, so I know the feeling and experience you are taking about! F/L
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you Jerry! You are very kind and insightful. I'm Happy to have made a memory connection to your grandfather's cabin & boathouse. Sounds like great subject matter for your own artworks.
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