6 inch X 9 inch oil on canvas sheet
I'm still enjoying trying to learn painting landscapes. I remember reading on someone's blog (I'd like to give credit, but I read so many I don't remember) about landscape classes he was taking. His teacher's mantra was "where's the red?". His point was that a landscape painting was dull and lifeless without the addition of some red to act as a counterpoint to all the greens.
I have found that to be true. I add alizarin crimson to the shadows, and burnt sienna and even cad red light to highlights. Those few strokes can bring a dull area to life.
Lovely! The red does make a difference and I will remember that when I next paint a landscape. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteLove this one- just peaceful and gorgeous. Very stately:) Agree about the red- need that compliment to let the greens shine a bit. Wonderful job on all these and I am proud of you for tackling these.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting. That is a very interesting insight. I guess the same would go for watercolors. Makes sense because red is the compliment of green that it would add energy and interest. Hmmmm learn something every day:)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully painted, Virginia!! I will remember that rule the next time I do an landscape...I imagine it would pertain to pastels as well.?!
ReplyDeleteVery nice painting Virginia. It is soft and atmospheric with a little punch of red.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color palette.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the addition of red in the greens, I tend to do that also. This painting is lovely, nice work!
ReplyDeleteSuper. Thanks for sharing "where's the red". Very nice work, Virginia.
ReplyDeleteThe reds looks nice. And I like how you applied the paint to the path.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Virginia. :))) Really it is. That tree looks alive!
ReplyDeleteVirginia, Your paintings have grown by leaps and bounds. This is stunning. Love it... Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments to me Virginia! Your landscapes are looking great, you have a nice soft touch!
ReplyDeleteA lovely painting and your thoughts on reds are such a good reminder-excellent!
ReplyDeleteNicely done. Sometimes I paint on red canvas and let bits peek thru
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful, ethereal painting - and I love what the reds to do a landscape! Nice work, Virginia!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful painting and i feel I would love to wander along that path.
ReplyDeleteWow Virginia I think you've found your niche!! The tree brushstrokes and colours in the tree or so well done and your atmospheric perspective in the distant hills is perfect! You are really evolving as an artist. And I like the "where's the red tip".
ReplyDeleteLovely painting! You're right red does make a difference.I always add red in my green mixtures. You may not always see it but red is always there.
ReplyDeleteLovely landscape Virginia. You are right about the red. I think you've figured it out!
ReplyDeleteHi Virginia! Good Work!!! Yes I am learning landscape now too and everything else! Yes red so critical! I am trying to see all the colors in each area, it is very complex. I am also trying to employ the large look so as to not bet caught up in too much detail.
ReplyDeleteHi Virginia! Good Work!!! Yes I am learning landscape now too and everything else! Yes red so critical! I am trying to see all the colors in each area, it is very complex. I am also trying to employ the large look so as to not bet caught up in too much detail.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't I, but I agree. You have to have a compliment to make the colors vibrate.
ReplyDeleteBlue, needs orange. Violet needs yellow.
These paintings after KM are well done.