Its looking good any bristles left on the brush cant wait to see the shade of the sea you picktimwootton said:Getting really pee-d off with this one now- I don't like the blue/turquoise backdrop of the sea so I'll change it to a more muted hue.
Better finish it before the kids get home or I'm shelving it . . .
Woody said:I think we all get peeved with our paintings from time to time. I've only ever painted one picture which I have been totally happy with (almost), which is why it's still on my wall. I've got a cupboard full of half finished paintings where I've just lost faith in them half way through and haven't been able to conquer the 'pain barrier'.
Push on Tim and don't be so hard on yourself, the seals pic is lovely and, like Nick, I wish I'd been responsible for it. Right now by the way I'm wishing I could paint like you do, all confidence and bold brushstrokes! I may just have to experiment over the weekend.
Woody
nickderry said:Difficult to decide Ed, you've got the sort of scene that I find very exciting to paint. If I were to paint this, I'd be focussing on the shelducks, putting the goldeneye in the middle ground. In my head this "warps" the perspective enough to get everything in without looking too contrived. Sketch out several possibilities first and experiment, and of course, keep us posted on the progress.
timwootton said:I had a look at this last night, Ed - I think it's a brave move to approach these subjects, but could work in a very interesting way. I'm more 'naturalistic' in approach, but I had the thought that a really elevated view looking down from about 35 degrees may give you the options of perspective which you require - just a thought. (If you look at the illustration in 'Bird Island - L.J - of his areal view of the 'spit of sand' - maybe there;s something in that?)
ed keeble said:That is an interesting thought- I know the one you mean straightaway- the the last page of the LJ book, with a gull over it, right? Funnily (sadly) enough, the tall maltings at Mistley have been converted into yuppy loft apartments and so the view from their balconies of my scene would be exactly that angle. So I need to wangle an invitation up to the third floor..
timwootton said:Tuesday 13th March - first day of the Cheltenham Festival.
My tip of the day - Detroit City - Champion Hurdle at 3:15 - fill yer boots!!
Cheers.
Ha ha - thank god I never back my own tips!!!ed keeble said:I just wandered past the studio expecting to hear whooping and cheering, but it all seems very quiet.