Ray

" San Luis Obispo Farm Gary Ray"
Appears to have been framed in 2009

A dramatic painting by Gary Ray in the impressionist style.- The composition, the colors and the deft brushstrokes - makes this painting an enchanting beauty.

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Oil on linen. Silver-tone custom wood frame
Signature: "Gary Ray" lower left
Titling: : Titled on back "San Luis Obispo Farm Gary Ray
Dimensions: outside frame 29.25 x 23.25 inch. Painting 23.25 x 17.5 inch

A vibrant, impressionistic landscape scene of farm houses in Southern California's San Luis Obispo. The foreground features a lush green meadow with visible brushstrokes, suggesting tall grasses. Two tall, dark green trees stand prominently on the left side, contrasting with the bright field and framing the sunny view beyond.
The middle ground includes a cluster of white farm houses nestled among trees, some of which have autumnal yellow and orange foliage. A fence line runs horizontally across the field.
Rolling green hills and a prominent rocky peak dominate the background.
The sky is a gradient of pale yellow and light blue. Two small birds can be seen flying in the sky above the hills.
The painting uses a bold color palette and thick application of paint (impasto), characteristic of the Impressionist or Post-Impressionist style.
The painting is housed in a simple, silver toned wood frame.
This work was certainly painted from Real life

About Gary Ray: Gary Ray (b1952 - Venice, CA) Gary Ray is active/lives in California / Switzerland, Mexico.He is known for Coastal view and landscape painting, musician.
Gary Ray was born in Venice and is a 4th generation Californian. Primarily self taught, some of his greatest artistic influences have come from the works of Edgar Payne, and Hanson Puthuff.
Ray paints plein-air images of the Southern and Central California coastal regions and inland areas. Being a working, traveling drummer since the age of 18, he has had the opportunity to tour the great cities, and museums of Europe. This exposure has had an influence on his artistic outlook. Ray is also heavily involved in Arts and Crafts collecting, and restoration of various Arts and Crafts items. Ray has exhibited widely in Southern and Central California.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition
Fine scratches to frame
Loss of finish to edge of frame to small area.
Refer photos for details

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Linen, Oil Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Landscape
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition
Fine scratches to frame
Loss of finish to edge of frame to small area.
Refer photos for details