A different take on a River Scene - 'Golden Stream' 5x10' Tonalist oil painting

Written By Mike McCarthy

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist landscape painting with your painter in residence M Francis McCarthy.

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel

This scene and motif is really close to my heart. It features a river not far from where I live. I've painted the scene both large and small but here I wanted to try a panoramic proportion and also tone the entire scene with a rich golden light. Check it out in my store.

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel (Detail)

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel (Detail)

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel (Detail 2)

Golden Stream by M Francis McCarthy - 5x10 Oil on Wood Panel (Detail 2)

Cheers, M Francis McCarthy

Mike McCarthy
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