A few Random Paintings
Hi, thought I would post a few random photos, if only to prove I have actually been painting recently. I prefer painting to blogging! As well as my typical landscapes I have been trying various town centre locations, including Ely and Norwich. I have developed a thick skin, and so started to really enjoy it. Positioning myself with my back to a wall has proved the best plan to stop too many interruptions. The shadows seem to move faster across buildings than trees, so I do find it harder to complete a painting in the couple of hours available.
Classic view of Norwich on a very cold day, The painting is not as dark as it looks. The prison is just behind me.
Saturday morning in Ely, avoiding the crowds.
Woodwalton Fen on a dull day. Tree on the right needs some work, but looking hopeful.
I have booked on this workshop in a couple of weeks Michael Richardson and can’t wait. Michael has already suggested that I try using Transparent Red Oxide in place of Burnt Sienna. It brought much more interest to the dark passages in my paintings, and in my opinion a freshness to some of the greys – results will be posted soon.
Transparent Red Oxide, the paint used by the old masters. I sometimes use Burnt Sienna for my undercoating when I do Plein-air. Do you paint in acrylic or oils?
Hi there, thanks for the kind comments. I paint in oils although sometimes on larger paintings I might work out the composition in acrylic first. Agreed burnt sienna great for undercoating, especially to bring out those summer greens!
You have some beautiful work. I would really like to see some of these from a closer perspective
wow!!