A couple of weeks ago my mum came from Belgium to visit me and we spent a few days together in Herefordshire to visit gardens and enjoy the cider festival (she is a garden and tourism journalist for various belgian magazines). I took my painting kit and managed to squeeze a little study one evening before we headed back to the hotel.
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| Landscape in Herefordshire, October sunset 10"x7" oil on board |
I was amazed by the beauty of the countryside there, which is very different to the landscapes around Bath.
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What caught my eye was the highlights and gradients of blue in the distant hills, and the touches of light in the foreground.
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| No, this is not my third hand taking the picture but my mum who couldn't help covering this exclusive painting event like the good reporter she is! |
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| That's me in the middle of the action |
I took tons of photographs there which will make great painting material so that'll probably keep me busy in winter days...
Magnifique!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color harmony.
ReplyDeleteThis does look like a very beautiful spot. You really captured it when the light was just right. Sometimes everything comes together to make a great painting. It sounds like you and your mom had a great trip. I'm not surprised she is a journalist who writes about gardens. Your grandmother's garden is amazing. I'd love to see more photos of it some time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley and Douglas! The light was great indeed but I couldn't paint for more than 40 minutes as the sun was coming down. I'll try to find some pictures of the garden for you Douglas. Hope you're well.
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