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The exact scene depicted in this painting doesn't exist.  I mixed my imagination into the actual subject to fancy this idyllic scene.

Although I do representational art, it is true that the imaginary process almost always plays a role in my paintings to some degree.  And sometimes my painting is more imaginary than representational like this one.  So when does that happen?  I have found that the imaginary process happens more spontaneously when the images conjured up from an experience are still vivid, such as right after I return from a very inspirational trip.  On the other hand, if I try to paint from an old sketch or a photo from a long time ago, it will be hard to bring back a fresh impression so I may just paint more representationally.

This painting of mine happens to share the same title with one of Joan Miró's surrealist masterpieces, "The Hunter (Catalan Landscape)" (pictured below).   It is intriguing to see how he explored his imagination in this work.

"The Hunter (Catalan Landscape)"

oil on canvas by Joan Miró (1924)

Imaginary objects are a "melange of past impressions and recent knowledge." -- Jean-Paul Sartre, French philosopher

Catalan Countryside, Spain I

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Media: Original watercolor on paper

Image Size: 13 x 19 inches (33 x 48 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

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