Cumulus & Virga
Cumulus & Virga
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canvas code: WE005
realism, contemporary
mixed media, acrylic and oil on canvas
H40.5cm W61cm D17mm (medium)
2020
Cumulus Mediocris is a medium size cumulus cloud. Generally, a cumulus of this size does not produce precipitation. In this painting, however, a phenomenon called “virga” is visible at the base of the cloud. It is a shaft of light rain which is quickly evaporating into dry air directly beneath the cloud. Virga is fairly common and accompanies many other species of cloud.
The sky (acrylic) has been painted with coarse bristles to give a subtle, abstract effect.
This item is not yet ready for shipping as it requires sufficient time for drying and varnishing.
Availability no sooner than September 2020.
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NOTE: This is a dark oil painting. They are notoriously difficult to photograph and will reflect and change colour in different light settings.