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Show 186 Andrew Roth I studied landscape painting as a Rio Mesa Fellow, developing my skills in drafting, color, and com-position in oil paint. In truth, oil painting has always intimidated me, and I hoped Rio Mesa would provide a fresh environment in which to explore and experiment. Luckily, the Dolores River, surround-ed by sculpted slick rock canyons, was the perfect setting for intensive painting, providing endless subject matter and plenty of technical challenges. As I could only work while the sun was up, I woke up early and painted till the light was gone. My routine usually included one painting before lunch, one after, and then, as the sun faded, a good start on a third. Matching color of paint to color of rock and tree for eight or nine hours a day was taxing, but ultimately rewarding. Being totally self-directed and independent in a new environment was an academically unique experience and deeply satisfying. LANDSCAPE STUDIES OF RIO MESA Andrew Roth (Thomas Hoffman) Department of Art and Art History University of Utah RIO MESA spring 2012 |
