Barbara Trovillo

Osprey on the Chester River

11 x 14 x 1", framed to 16 x 19 x 1.05"

Oil on Cradled Wood Panel

$325

While on a boat tour on the Chester River, we passed an osprey nest. There was at least one chick in the nest. The adult osprey was flying back and forth, finally landing on the nest. A lovely scene to witness and record.

Artist's Statement:

My work is a visual record of my life experience. Moments captured in paint on canvas. It might be a comical situation with the chickens, a sweet moment with a grandchild, or an interesting view seen while out walking. I paint every day. I love the buttery texture of oil paint. The tactile experience of swiping paint onto canvas is satisfying. I use a variety of tools in the process: palette knives, brushes, squeegees, etc. Texture is created with thick oil paint, adding a bit of cold wax to the paint when necessary. Using color to manipulate light and shadow. Making suggestions with gestural marks, while leaving something to the imagination. There is a story behind every piece. A collector’s impression of that story is not always the same as mine and that is part of the fun!