I had seen this view passing in the car so it was a bonus it was so gorgeous. I was surprised to see over 30 swans nestling in the sea grass, cleaning and having breaky, it was quite a sight!
A very cold start, the sun rose to the left of the picture and the shape of the shoreline where the tide level was just right, it led the eye in nicely and with little posts in the foreground not sure what they were for.
The tower in the distance is the witches hat of the Bosham Church. Nice to have a focal point along that horizon line.
The green sea grass was very dark in tone but had a little light and colour on it. I used the mix for the brown foreground foliage and added Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue and a little Zinc White - which lightens but not too much. I will go back there it was a great spot!
(The above photo was taken not of the exact subject I painted as the sun came up and it was too bright to see the work so I moved the easel around.)
More news.....
This week was the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) Private View and start of their exhibition. My first time showing at The Mall Galleries so I was hopping around with excitement looking at the wonderful work - worth a visit if your in London. I felt so proud to have my painting on display, it's the landscape above my head. It's been one of my goals as an artist so lets hope it continues!
The posts are channel markers Clare.....often they're merely withies with which to navigate shallow waters.
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Thanks Michael, always good to know these nautical things! :-)
DeleteWell done Clare, I have just heard that your painting in the ROI has been sold. You must be very proud, some artists try for years and never get to show at the Mall. You are going from strength to strength.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat! I am very happy to have not only be in the Mall Galleries ROI show but to have sold too, it is dreamy! Thank you for your kind words and support, Clare
DeleteCongratulations on exhibitioning and selling at the ROI. Outstanding first time achievement.
ReplyDeleteAnd btw, a gorgeous painting of the winter sunrise at Bosham. Your dedication to early morning i is exemplary 😊😨
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