I did two watercolors today, and in a continuation of yesterday’s doldrums, I wasn’t completely satisfied with either. Of the two, this — the second — was my favorite.
I love painting skies, and I wanted to do something stormy. Maybe it’s reflecting a bit of my mood, but I liked the darker silhouettes for the tree line. I wanted a “rainy” feeling, and I hope I accomplished that.
The painting reminds me a bit of an old country road on a rainy evening. I hope you enjoy it, too.
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Nicely done!
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Thanks, Brett.
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I think this one is one of your best yet. I think you have a real feel for atmospheric, emotional landscapes – I think that is hard to do, convey such feeling with a few brushstrokes.
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Thank you, Claudia. I think color plays a huge role in expressing mood and emotion.
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Yes, it does, and another well-done piece. Landscapes are really tough, in my experience, but I think you’re having a nice go at them, Judith. I hope things get better for you; what goes down must come up!
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Thanks, Laura. 🙂
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I love it Judith! I would be totally happy with it if I did it!!!! The colors are so awesome!
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Thanks. I do like the colors. My perspective on the road just seems a little off 🙂
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Very atmospheric, there is story being told here.
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Thanks. Yes, I like to think the scene could tell a lot of stories. 🙂
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Love it, Judith! Reminded me of the long road we travel when we go home to my father’s hometown in the province. Good old memories!
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Thank you, Carrie. I’m going to start adding more roads to my landscapes. That’s something new I can work on. 🙂
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That would be nice to see. Have fun creating them! 😀
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I think roads are going to be a bit of a challenge. 🙂 Roads and buildings. I am going to start adding more of them and just keep at it until I’m satisfied with them.
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Oh yes! Keep the fire burning my dear!
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Oh my eye went immediately to that stretch of land with the trees on the horizon on the right! It sparkles and the blending of trees is marvelous! I love your tenacity!
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Thanks, Margaret. I really like using yellow and gray. Those colors can be so moody. 🙂
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Yes you totally have got that effect friend! I can feel for atmosphere. Trees adding more fun!
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Thanks. 🙂
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Very good. I love your sky.
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Thank you so much.
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It sure looks like an old country road on a rainy evening to me. Nicely done Judith!
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Thanks, Susan. 🙂
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This is beautiful Judith. I’m in awe at the beauty you’ve captured and the stormy serenity if that can be said. I love it.
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Thank you. I like the concept of “stormy serenity” and I think that’s what I often feel when storm clouds are brewing. It’s an odd emotion to explain, isn’t it?
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Yeah it is. I rather like it. Its a kind of knowing that you get; that in the face of it, all will be well. Or an inner calm while everything else is raging round about, or threatening to anyway. I love storms and rainy days. 🙂
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I agree completely with all you’ve said. We’re having severe storms this morning. I was supposed to be on the road for a trip…got to postpone it for a couple of hours, at least. But I’m enjoying the rain 🙂
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the sky and the trees have created a great backdrop, for The Road. great job!!
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Thanks, Debi. I liked using the yellow and gray for the sky. 🙂
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it worked! so fresh, free, creative… I just loved it 🙂
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Those skies are a bit like what we have here right now. There’s a storm coming in and it’s been raining really hard since yesterday.
I love your wash artworks! This one makes me want to make myself a cup of hot chocolate and just stare out the window.
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Oh, that’s such a nice thing to say. Thanks so much!
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Great painting Judith, you seem to be working with a limited palette which makes such a minimalist image very effective. Mystical.
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Thanks. Yes, I’m doing a few paintings with only 2 or 3 colors. It’s a good experience and it helps me stay more focused.
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