The Creation of Realistic Landscape Paintings from the Scenery of Nangphaya Subdistrict, Thapla District, Uttaradit Province via Oil Paint on Canvases

Abstract

Abstract

The purpose of this creation is to study the colors and atmosphere of the scenery of Nangphaya Subdistrict, Thapla District, Uttaradit Province to promote the tourism of the community. The researcher conducted the field data collection via photography in order to acquire actual colors and atmosphere of the scenery including the life of the villagers in the area. The contents of the photographs were analyzed according to the concept of the study, then the photos were selected, drafted, and painted on canvases in realistic presentation using oil paints representing the beautiful and luxuriant forest.

The methodology of the creation  were 1) the data collection in the actual site and from related documents, 2) the data analysis, 3) the drafting using the analyzed data, 4) the creation of 5 oil paintings on 100 x 150 cm canvases, 5) the analysis for the advantages and disadvantages of the creation according to the principle of visual arts, and 6) the publicity of the paintings in form of an exhibition.

The creation  represents the actual condition of the community forest which is luxuriant, and the realistic colors generate the uniqueness of the paintings. The researcher has learnt new technique from the creation and had the opportunity to publicize the creation in an exhibition.

Keywords: atmosphere, colors, Nangphaya