Sharon Whitley's Challenge this month is of Cwm Idwal and the photo was taken by Gary Jones. What a spectacular view, it fer takes yer breath away! Although it is so awesome I felt that it wouldn't make a good painting. However, when I got stuck in (very technical artistic term) I really enjoyed it. I decided to use a limited palette of french ultramarine, burnt sienna and raw sienna, and, unusual for me, is painted small only 29cm x 20 cm.
I couldn't resist putting the real photograph taken by Gary. How lucky to be able to walk so high and capture such breathtaking beauty. I thank Sharon for using this pic and for Gary for sharing this beautiful view. Brings back memories walks that I did way back that took my breath away.
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Lovely scene, well painted. Love how you've managed to capture the feel of the slopes.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thought the perspective was a little difficult so must admit to using tracedown paper.
DeleteYour painting is so nice! Good you gave it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad I did it too.
Deletestunning location you've captured it beautifully polly :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I thought it was a wonderful location.
DeleteWhat to say when the painting is even more exciting than the beautiful photography!?
ReplyDeletePolly Brava!You painted in stunning way a wonderful place of our amazing planet.
I thought it was an amazing view and didn't think I could do it justice. Thank you for your lovely comment!
DeletePerfect rendering, you did this really well !
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane, What a view though.
DeleteYou've done a fantastic job, I like the colours you chose.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I thought too many colours would detract from the spectacular view.
DeleteWhat a beautiful painting Polly it is so much better than looking at the photograph hope you are framing it
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Lorraine, So pleased with the comments. And no it won't be framed just put in the box with the rest. Well after what people have said maybe I will put it in our club exhibition later in the summer. With Gary's permission.
DeletePolly you've excelled yourself here - I won't tell Gary that people think it's better than his original photo though lol!! I'm sure he won't mind you exhibiting it - it deserves to be seen - wish it was mine!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon. Bit embarrassing really. As I don't think you can improve on nature! But such nice comments from people. I just love his photo. Ofcourse I will be glad to attribute it to him. You are really stretching me, thanks. I am enjoying it.
Deletethe photo and the painting are both beautiful but nothing compares to actually being there, I'm very lucky that I get to see these views for real
DeleteWe used to ski and when I got to the top of a mountain I used to feel very emotional. Felt very privileged to be able to see such wonderful views. Then I was petrified cos I had to ski all the way down!
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