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Rick Hasney, Contemporary Bucks County Artist
WELCOME
The subject matter of my current paintings are the landscapes and buildings of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Many have been painted on and around the area of the Langhorne Heritage Farm in Langhorne Borough. Recently, I've started a series of paintings called "the Artist's Shortcut" which are scenes on my travels to and from work as a graphic designer in Princeton. The name comes from the fact that I go ten to fifteen minutes out of my way to follow a less traveled more scenic route passing through farmlands, by state parks, and traveling along the Delaware River.
THE LADY IN RED PAINTING, A.K.A. TANIMAE
The Lady in Red painting is coming along nicely. It has been giving me a way of being able to keep painting even when I am at an empasse with the two commission paintings. I'll put out fresh paint, do a little work on Tam and then turn to the commission and bang away. It makes the whole process very enjoyable. The new studio is fantastic.
As the paint get thick and thicker, the richness of the painting is coming out. Now that there has been more work on her eyes, it gets hypnotic as I am painting. I paint and Tammy stares and stares and stares. Next thing you know, I'll be talking to her. If she starts talking back, I'll know I am in trouble. I can't wait to start adding some varish to the mix. That will change things dramatically. It will sure to add depth and richness.
NEW STUDIO, NEW PHASE
Well, the studio is here. From the outside, it is very unassuming. But on the inside, it is insulated and sheet-rocked, painted white and furnished. Very comfortable. Good stereo. And available 24/7.
It was just finished and already it's full steam ahead with work. The first of the two commission paintings is coming along nicely. Second one already has an underpainting.
Painting #1 is 3 foot by 5 foot (horizontal). It is a scene of Bowman's Tower, the sheep barn, a faint Thompson-Neely house, and a tow path bridge. Mostly it's a strong tree line with foreground wildflowers (with historical elements).
Moving forward....
