I wanted to continue with my local paintings but had nothing ready and being out of sorts with a persistent cough, I thought I’d take a break, have an easy time, and try this scene. I find these vertical extended paintings sell well. Perhaps they fill awkward spaces and this view, with a bit of juggling, seemed to fit a long format well. It also helps me in adding to the selection of canal scenes I am also working on for an exhibition later in the year. I liked the different layers of interest in this with the background landscape, the canal and narrowboats and then the dogwalker – who came in from another couple of photos.
Other canal scenes and landscapes are available for sale on my website: grahammcquadefineart.com or grahammcquadefineart.co.uk
I love the tall format. It makes me feel much more depth in the space. Goes very well with the serene landscape. Also reminds me of Iffley.
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Thanks Yul. I suppose I could make more of the depth of field – you’ve given me food for thought.
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Interesting perspective, I Really like how it follows along the footpath. Your man and dog really add a lot of character. I also like the effect of the waves on the water.
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I would be interested to know the dimensions of this painting please. I really like the long format.
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Thanks.The actual painting is 19x56cm and fits into a mount and frame 33x70cm, outside dimensions.
I purchase full imperial sheets of Arches watercolour paper and use full sheets or cut it up into half or quarter sheets. This is a quarter sheet achieved by cutting parallel to the longest edge.
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Many thanks Graham for the info
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