These sketches of the Leeds Liverpool Canal were done a few days ago as the weather has now taken a turn for the worse, or returned to the norm, depending on your level of pessimism.
The sketches are of each side of the bridge, by the Ship Inn at Haskayne, although on the first one the bridge is just out of view on the left. It was when I was well into this second sketch that I realised something was missing. Here is a painting of the same site which I sold a few years ago.
Admittedly the second one was painted in the evening light whilst my top sketch is done in the morning, but I must say that the willow and the ivy on the bridge do add some character and interest to the image, not quite balanced by the reeds now growing on the canal bank.
Other canal scenes are available for sale on my website: grahammcquadefineart.com
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That last painting really grabs me, it exudes tranquility and beauty.
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Thanks Margaret. I think still water, by its nature, is calming and there also is a preponderance of green which might help reduce blood pressure. When they fall asleep in front of your painting then you’ve succeeded.
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I really like your reflections, especially on the one with the bridge, and the ivy.
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Also, your greens are rich, and so varied.
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Thanks Shawn. All mixed from 2 blues with 2 yellows or raw or burnt sienna. Sometimes I add one of two reds. And sometimes whatever has dried on the palette.
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Wot!…no barges?
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Yeah, there is one. You cant even see straight.
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