12 inch by 16 inch oil on stretched canvas
I absolutely loved painting this one, and I think it's my favorite so far.
There are more greens in this painting than in any of the others I have tried. Mixing greens was tricky. I didn't use any greens straight from the tube. I used pthalo green mixed with alizarin crimson to make the dark shadows and varied the mixture from more to less red as needed. Ultramarine blue mixed with yellows provided the other greens.
MacPherson's painting is titled "Summertime Stillness". His style of painting is much looser than mine is. I don't know if I'll ever be able to achieve that. Even though I'm using a big brush, it's difficult for me to make a bold stroke and leave it!
There are still more paintings in this book that I'd like to try, but I bought his second book, and there is so much in it that I love! Not enough time!
You did a great job on this. I loved going through your blog and seeing your progress from beginning to now. Because of your posts, I have bought Macpherson's book as well and look forward to doing landscape studies of my own.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with your greens. I agree they can be tricky but you pulled it off. The shadow colors are really lovely. Greens and blues...very restful.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite so far as well, Virginia.! This painting is gorgeous. Outstanding greens and it makes me want to visit this place!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with all the greens! It's also one of my favorite so far.
ReplyDeleteHi Virginia,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the greens, love the atmospheric look of this painting. Outstanding. I just noticed you on Daily Paintworks. I just became a member. Virginia, how did you get linked to the fb site. Still so much to learn about this. Good luck with Daily Paintworks. Your work is beautiful.
This is so well done too Virginia. I do like the variety of greens and continue to admire your tenacity with this project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Virginia! So calming. Great job with the gorgeous greens and ALL!
ReplyDeleteVirginia, I think you did a great job on capturing Kevin's painting! The small picture on your blog does not do it justice because when I clicked on the image and could see your painting in a larger format I could see much more color variation. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd say you are doing really well! Telling me you like my greens!? These are great, nice work!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Virginia! You have managed all those greens so well. I think greens are "tough," but yours all work together beautifully! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sense of peace here. You have done well with the Mac Pherson book. Paint on!
ReplyDeleteThis one is the best ever!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so enjoying your landscapes. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Virginia! You're right, greens are tricky. But once you start mixing your own they become so natural and harmonious. I really think landscape could be your niche!
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely lovely painting, Virginia! I have been mixing my own greens for years, and find that they are so much more natural than what comes out of a tube. It is amazing what you can do with just the primary colors!
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