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MutterderKartoffel t1_j63wc57 wrote

So much to love about this! But what weirdly stood out to me was the tie tracks in the mud. The color of the mud is so perfect. It's that brown, reflecting the blue of the sky that says it's still a bit damp. I can't explain why that called out to me, but it really did. I love cows, I love sunsets and sunrises, and you did a wonderful job on both.

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jimmusilpainter OP t1_j63oivi wrote

This is an ode to Dutch landscape painting. I’ve always loved their poetic simplicity. The flat terrain of the polders pushes the horizon line down low in the frame giving ample space for a beautiful light blue sky filled with maritime clouds blown in from the sea. It reminds me of my home state of Minnesota, which in certain parts can also be very flat and dotted with black and white dairy cows.
Thanks to Hilda Lok for letting me use her photo as a reference for this painting. I hope you enjoy the results!

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