I have been visiting my sister in South Africa a hard decision not to take my paints but lovely to have family time and a break. So I'm fresh and ready to go and what a day to start back...
Painted this yesterday in glorious spring weather. So warm it felt like summer, I'd forgotten what it's like painting in the heat! Not complaining though.
Quite a complex subject so kept it loose without succumbing to too much detail. Its a great area to paint, so much fodder!
The bridge was tricky as it was medium light tone but it was contra jour so it was silhouetted and darker than you think. I kept telling myself paint what you see not what you think it looks like!
I was painting with artist buddy Sarah Manolescue she did the same scene but so different, - portrait format ...always fun to see how others interpret the same subject.
It was buzzing around the Thames, with buskers and boaters and people in enjoying the weather, so lovely to have a job outside when it's like this :-)
Spot my easel and Sarah painting near the busker! Plus it felt like we had an audience - so busy!
I would feel overwhelmed by this scene! So interesting to see how you simplify and create a coherent composition. Great painting.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat, my viewfinder aids me in deciding how much to include in a painting. It is a busy scene but as you said simplifying really helps. Clare
Delete