FROM THE STUDIO 2 is one of my favourite works. Whilst looking out through my studio's window, I decided to alter the rich chromatic hues of the azure sky and the deep green grass.

In this painting, an oppressive and fiery sunset beats mercilessly over arid stepped fields. I tried to work as fast as I could, using relatively large quantities of paint on an already textured surface. The highlight is certainly the ochre enriched centre, where rays of direct sunlight selectively illuminate parts of the fields. In the immediate foreground, two solitary cypress trees look on...

Keith Balzan

 

Related Paintings: FROM THE STUDIO, GONDOLA, THE LONE CAROB TREE