Monday, 3 October 2016

#129 'The Bridge, Waggoners Wells' 9.5x12"


A beautiful sunny day and great to be out painting again for the 3rd day in a row! I previously painted this bridge and trees from the other side on the 18th September no.124. The leaves are just turning and the ones one the ground are orange, which I made full use of :-)
I put the struts of the bridge in before painting the water, plus the dark tones of the tree trunks - see pic.

I painted the background trees and their reflection at the same time, lightening a little for the water. Putting in all the dark areas under the bridge, which then showed up the light in tone of the little waterfall. Fun to paint moving water! Quite a big painting for me and plein but satisfying to do. Will go back to Waggoners when the leaves colour up.
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  1. ebbybow5 October 2016 at 18:37

    HI CLARE, BACK IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING!!........
    And this latest painting is so reminiscent of Tom Thomson and so different from your usual style - wow!
    Expect a character from Wizard of Oz to step across the bridge- a magical place, beautifully painted as always. :-)

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    1. Clare Bowen Artist15 October 2016 at 12:24

      Hi ebbybow, good to have you back I have missed your comments. Tom Thomson is a painter I admire, his colours and mark making are wonderful.

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