Harvested Fields Wood Print

Referred to as a "half sheet" this 15" x 22" painting is a result of a two-hour demonstration I conducted for the Green Country Watercolor Society in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two very quick hours followed by another 30 minutes of final touches back in my studio. Probably one of the fastest paintings I have ever done this size. An important thing to note regarding speed in painting, especially watercolor...the temptation to get "too controlled" is negated, resulting in a truer watercolor image.

In 1969, Monte Toon began his career as a watercolorist. He credits the late Charles Sanderson of Wichita, Kansas, with setting him on his life-long path of watercolor painting. Sanderson inspired new approaches and techniques. Later, the works of Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper would influence Toon's work. More than 54 years experience has defined Toon's style in his exclusive use of watercolor. In 1991, a turning point occurred in Toon's work. Travels in Canada, New England and the east coast broadened his range of subject matter. By setting goals and directions of purpose, Monte enhanced and elevated his works to new heights resulting in numerous solo shows of merit. He refers to this change as a re-dedication to...