I have been working on this on and off for the last week or so, it’s coming along, but I think its getting a bit fussy so I think I may change a few things.There are a few more people to go in but don’t want to fill it up too much, mind you ,it is a city scene, so I suppose there has to be a few people!
Spent a great day on Sunday last painting “Plein Air” in the grounds of Ballymaloe Country House and restaurant with a brilliant group of artists from South West Pleineire. I am ashamed to say that after 25 or so years painting this was my first serious attempt to paint outside, and it was brilliant, even though I produced two paintings that are total rubbish, I had a great time. Everyone in the group was friendly and supportive, and I can’t wait to go again.
I really like this and wouldn't change a thing!
ReplyDeleteOh My, It is awesome. I am not really qualified to critique however, I'm with Raena, I would not change it at all!
ReplyDeleteNow this is looking fantastic. You must be proud of this painting (I know I would be).
ReplyDeleteIt's looking good, Phil. All I would say is maybe lighten your darks and darken your lights a wee bit in the background to show atmospheric perspective. To me it feels like the background is competing for space with the foreground, flattening everything out a bit. Good work, though! You must have so much patience to do city scenes. I get intimidated by more than one figure in a painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments gang, you are quite right Tahirih, I will do what you suggest, thanks.
ReplyDeleteReally like the addition of people and lots of details. =) I wouldn't at all complain if this is the final drawing, but I am sure you have more surprises ^^
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments Phil, I really appreciate them.
I love the reds and deep blues in the foreground, and the composition is really interesting. It's neat to see where you are going.
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