This is a view out the back of my village. In my pre-bad-back life, I used to run through this landscape often. I miss having a reason to come here. A few weeks ago, in the first warm and sunny day of the year, I walked up here just to soak up the vitamin D and take a moment to absorb the loveliness of my surroundings. When I received Ana-Marie's book titled 'Landscape' I decided to try and capture that view. Unfortuantely when I went back today the weather was not so inspiring, who ever heard of a cold and foggy May day! However, the white mist proved to be the making of my piece. With the help of some baking paper, I softened the greens of the far off hills, pushing them away from the distant tree lined fields. As Angela would tell you (she was here to witness my frustrations) I hated this piece for the first few hours, but feel very proud of it now.
I LOVE it :)
ReplyDeleteLydia, you're brave to take on a landscape painting. It's lovely - and truly inviting - it so draws you in and gently suggests a walk. Beautifully captured spring!
ReplyDeleteI'm honored to have been a witness - seriously, it's neat to see how she got in there and set about solving each little issue, and all in one afternoon! What a treat to share an art day with my pal. . . . The textures and materials really have to be seen in person. Success!
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