Here are my last three paintings from the Cornwall trip. The one below is a nice spot we discovered near Botallack. What caught our attention was the arch in the rock, the type of scene many impressionists like Monet and Sisley painted before.
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| Natural Arch near Botallack Head 10"x8" oil on board |
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| That's me setting up and putting some suncream on - you can never be too careful |
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| My painting at the end of the session |
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David Pilgrim was painting the same scene just above me
(surely it has to be so he can steal a trick or two from my painting;) ) |
The one below was my very first painting of the trip. I just arrived from the train station and did that little painting on Sennen beach close to our accommodation. The reflection of the light on the sand was really blinding and I was struggling to see anything (the thought of putting my sunglasses on even crossed my mind but then I knew that you be the most outrageous thing a painter could do - so I refrained myself)
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| Sennen Beach, early aftertoon 10"x14" oil on board |
A lady that walked pass me told me that from the distance, she thought I was setting up a barbecue! - I was sorry to tell her that I didn't have any burgers for her;)
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| My stool gradually went deeper and deeper in the sand! |
The last painting below was done close to the accommodation on the way down to Sennen beach. It was a beautiful sunset and was a real race against time to catch it before it disappeared. What caught my eye was the swirling road leading to the shiny beautiful water.
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| On the way down to Sennen beach, sunset 10"x8" oil on board |
Beautiful paintings, exactly what I expected from you. I have truly enjoyed this trip through David's and your blogs. I;m looking forward to whatever comes next.
ReplyDeleteThese are great Valerie. Despite sinking in the sand, contending with the glare and brushing off obscure queries about BBQs you came up with a lovely piece! You really caught the blustery atmosphere of the moment. Spot on, takes me right back there.
ReplyDeleteI know you like those S shaped compositions :o) That winding track takes you into the distant glowing atmosphere very nicely. All the elements of a classic 'Pirlot' are there! Glad you didn't resort to sunglasses....who knows what would have resulted. I hope that was at least factor 20 you were using too.
Nice work, Valerie! Looking forward to the next trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks David and Roy! I can't wait to go on an other trip too. I think we should start planning it now!
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