12 inch X 16 inch oil on stretched canvas
This is the fourth painting I've done in my project of painting my way through Kevin MacPherson's book, "Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light and Color".
MacPherson's painting is called Sunlit Hills And Sycamores. He painted his tree branches using negative shapes by painting the clouds and sky and foliage over the branches. I tried to do that, but wasn't as successful as I'd like to be at that. Need more lessons! I'd actually like to see him do that in person, as I'm not sure how he achieved it. Mine was sort of trial and error.
I am happy with the way the painting turned out, though. I learn something new every time I do one of these. I've already started another one!
This is lovely, Virginia! Looks like you are learning a lot with this project and getting some great paintings to boot!! It's fun to see what you are doing. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscape! This mix of greenery, trees bare and the sun reflecting off the leaves make a wonderful composition. Splendid!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Amazing, Virginia! Love that hot color in the distance. This looks like a very difficult subject, and you did a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteAgree with above comments. Terrific drawing and beautiful color. All your hard work is paying off.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing so much about your Carol M workshop. One day I am going to get lucky and go to one of hers.
This is great!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful painting, Virginia!!! I commented on this already but it never went through. Love the light hitting the mountain..just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a stunner, Virginia!! Your eye for color and values is excellent!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Diane, an absolute stunner! Congratulations on this accomplished painting Virginia.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. I love the light shining through the trees. I must know which is your favorite? Landscapes or still life?
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone! I feel a little uncomfortable taking credit, though, because I am copying someone else's work.
ReplyDeleteYou have to feel soooo good about this painting. It's absolutely lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh MY GOODNESS,Virgina !!! This is excellent... hope you are VERY pleased with yourself ! Fabulous painting !
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments... I was at Carol's workshop in August 2011, in Fish Creek, Wisconsin... some of the women from there still keep in touch, which is so fun ! One even bought 2 paintings of mine, so far ! Isn't Carol fabulous as a teacher ? When we went out to eat I told her that she was a wonderful teacher, as well as artist.... a hard combination to find !!!! We has SO MUCH FUN !!!
She is so laid back and fun, too !! what a gift she has !
Wow, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured it wonderfully!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing light in the back and I just love your greens!! It looks fabulous, I bet you're picking up a lot of tricks!! Beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are doing these paintings Virginia! You are going to learn so much, I think I have already begun to see some of the effect in your other paintings. Keep it going!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Virginia! Really nice grays against the sunlit warmth in the background!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. You did a fabulous job. I love the tree trunks! So rounded and very realistic. I love that you are doing this and I learn through you!
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