As practise for future plein air work I did this quickly on the back of an old painting, so I may not have got the proportions of the hill correct. I had an old photo and pretended that I was sat in a field getting it down with the minimum of washes. I also took the opportunity to jazz up the light at the same time. I was pleased with the result and I think the sky helps; along with ignoring a lot of the detail in the landscape. Its something I need to do more out in the field, putting in just enough detail to capture attention, but not getting bogged down.
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the sky definitely steals the show!
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Thanks. Not what I had in mind when I added it.
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Gorgeous ! I like your idea of pretending you are outside, painting en plein air.
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Thanks Margaret. I get in the open and start working in different ways than in the studio. I was thinking if I could work more like I would in the studio it might yield more satisfactory results. So I was trying to get in the new mindset.
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I recall seeing the Pendle Hill years ago.
There were legends associated with witches in the Pendle Hills as well I recall someone telling me at the time.
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It was no legend – it is recorded that a number of witches in the area were hanged in the 17th century for practising the black arts – some were men. Just goes to show where superstition can lead you.
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Nice one. Think a bit more shadow under those trees would give them more connection with the ground.
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The trees and foreground are in a cloud shadow – hence no highlights – so the shadow that is there is sufficient, otherwise it would read incorrectly.
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Love the sky! I’ve never done plein air, but plan to give it a go later this year…..
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Thanks Kim. I only go on bright days, so I get good contrasts. Apart from the practise, I find it particularly meditative, sitting in in the sun and being completely focussed on what I’m painting. I cant recommend it enough.
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Nice painting, it always amazes me what I can whip up in the spur of the moment.
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Thanks Shaan – the pressure’s off when there’s nothing to lose.
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