Outdoor study
1963
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
1963
From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts
This painting shows a rough, brushy landscape with a village tucked into a valley. The colors are muddy browns, greens, and a few patches of white and blue. The buildings are simple shapes, almost like blocks, and the hills behind them are thick with strokes of paint. The artist used quick, uneven strokes—no smooth lines here. It feels like they were working fast, maybe outside, just jotting down what they saw. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
