This National Trust beauty spot in Hampshire, is just down the road from us. I had the idea to paint here as I did a sketch of it in March:
I adapted the view as I love the big trees in foreground.
I had limited time to paint it which worked well as I didn't fuss with the foliage! I made areas of muted greens for the back greenery and then painted the brighter greens on top with more leaf shapes. This helped to not put all the details in but still suggest its trees and branches.
I enjoyed painting this - the photo doesn't do the colours justice!
Really lovely painting. The light, the composition...all delightful.
ReplyDeleteTo my eyes you're en plein air work is becoming better and better. You're more recent paintings around Chichester Harbour are especially delightful. It's always a pleasure to open your daily email. I just thought you should know this Clare. Please keep going!
ReplyDeleteLovely words Michael thank you! And I will keep going :-)
DeleteLove the delicacy of the background contrasted with the tree trunks and path which themselves are so well observed.
ReplyDeleteThis will be the last painting on which I will comment Clare, as I am away for 2 weeks and not able to access the internet.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you like this painting Jenifer & ebbybow thank you for commenting. Clare
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourites from your newer ones. The detail in every area is excellent. The more you look, the more you see. Love it
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourites from your newer ones. The detail in every area is excellent. The more you look, the more you see. Love it
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