Thread: Landscape 1

LOL! But now that you mention it, it DOES look iced over! Having a tug of war with this piece. argh.

Yes, much better... Quite lovely!!

Beautiful landscape! Wonderful expressive brushstrokes in the grass!

Yeah, getting good photos is such a pain. It seem like I need to upgrade my camera almost as much as my art-supplies. Sigh Of course it's true! I hope I haven't developed a reputation for untruths! I've had the great privilege of seeing a few of Renoir's originals. Not everyone appreciates his talent--such a dedicated artist! Your brushwork on the landscapes is quite reminiscent of his—especially his later works (but not...

Gorgeous landscape Dana .....you can turn your hand to paint anything!

forgive my last post...I didn't see your 3rd picture..dumb me!! I love the picture; the colors of the grasses are stunning!

Hi Dana. This is really nice and when I first opened it I thought it was a pastel. I like the sunlight reflecting off the foreground rocks and trees. I would lighten the water a little and also add some green to it. I like the pines in the background ( can't be from Colorado and not like pines). It you lighten them your painting will show more depth. Glad you are trying landscapes. After all the beautiful flowers you have posted, this...

Dana, I recognize this! I'm in love with the background!!

Yes, would be my answer. Regardless of the photo (which I have not seen) the chroma of the blue is totally distracting and subtracting from the rest of the excellent painting. I would also grey off with blue the upper left treed area for perspective.

new subjects are so much fun...I think you are onto something.... gee...I thought the wind was blowing the grasses....silly me...? perhaps a few leaves in flight would have cinched that notion for me.... I like it....keep after it....heaven knows...when it comes to landscapes.... there is never a shortage of subjects......yd