A day in Aldeburgh is always a treat but the painting didn't go smoothly. I'm having a few problems with my paint handling at the moment which made the painting session a struggle. There's been a subtle change in the transparency/opacity and the viscosity of the paint. Thinking about it now it's so obvious, I feel foolish. After fighting with two other paintings, I realise the issue is my paint medium. When I paint outdoors I usually add a small amount of Liquin to the paint for the under-painting, Liquin speeds up drying and I can finish the painting in one session. But a couple of weeks ago I ran out of Liquin and started using turpentine, I've been using it since. I know now that the change of mediums has tripped me up.
This is a great one for studying the colors, and the longer I look at it the more attracted I am. There is a lot to see. Again, you do a nice job of integrating the man-made colors with the nature-made. There is no clash, no disruption to jar me out of feeling like I'm there. Good sand; yummy, warm blends and movement. And the strip of green. . . well I won't even try to explain why I love it, but I do.
ReplyDeleteAn altogether inviting painting, a place I'd like to be, and a time I'd like to be there. Long shadows on the deserted shore, the optimistic houses looking on. This is a good time for thoughts. It is cheerful, but there is also mood. I like it.
It's March 5th Tim! Wishing you a very happy and most excellent birthday!
ReplyDeleteI'm really drawn into the piece. It's so inviting. A place I'd like to visit. :-)
ReplyDeleteStill, it's really gorgeous! I'm so glad to have discovered your new blog Tim. Soon I will be purchasing one of your photos. I have not forgotten. Sometime in 2014. :)
ReplyDeleteMissing your postings. Assuming you're busy. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday. :-)
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