Nightfall 1994

Ronnie Landfield made this painting, Nightfall, using thin washes of acrylic to create a luminous and atmospheric image. I love how the colors just bleed into each other, like a watercolor gone wild. The paint is so thin, it almost disappears into the canvas, creating a hazy, dreamlike effect. Look at the way the blues at the top seem to drip down, mingling with the vibrant reds, pinks, and greens below. It’s like a sunset caught in a rainstorm, a moment of beauty and chaos all at once. You can almost see the artist tilting the canvas, letting the paint run and pool, embracing the unpredictable nature of the medium. For me, this reminds me of the work of Helen Frankenthaler, who also experimented with staining the canvas with thin washes of color. Both artists seem to be interested in the way that paint can create a sense of depth and atmosphere, without relying on traditional forms or techniques.