Playing with Scale
Rick Koehler
Over the past nine years, I have produced between 100 - 120 paintings annually. Out of that large number, there are only 4 pieces that I will not part with because they bring me enjoyment. One of them is a little 4" x 6" piece titled Harbor Lights. It hangs in our home where I see it frequently.
I thought to myself, why not produce a much larger version of this same painting, where the scale takes on a whole new meaning?
Thus, Harbor Lights #2 was developed. It is a 30” x 30” piece and the scale of this tiny town at the water's edge is emphasized. The surrounding hillsides appear huge as does the twilight sky. All of this was done to show how small this little village and its evening lights reflecting on the water, really appear.
A gallery owner told me that a painting needs to make sense viewed from 13’ away as well as 3’ away. This painting meets those criteria.
Enjoy!
Rick