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Up the creek and searching for a paddle. (oil 3ft x 3ft)
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Yes, big improvements - quite agree with the others.
I've found painting the sea oddly difficult, and my seas are now worse than they were over 50 years ago, or at least some of them are: I wonder what (if anything) this means ..... I did what I think was quite a good seascape for my art O level (or CSE?) back in.... um.... '66? But never got it back - so I don't really know for sure if it was any good or not. I know it was better than a thing I put on the gallery a couple of years ago, and have slyly removed subsequently.
Anyway, enough about me (how silly, as if you could have enough) and back to you - I salute your bravery in re-modelling this painting, and your humility in accepting advice. Alan Bickley paints a good sea - be guided by him!
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Thank you very much, Lewis and Robert, for taking another look at this one. Appreciated, as always.
As is often the case I've revised this again, pushing the scene further out to sea. It was Robert's post of P V K's painting that made me think about a different approach.
It's still wet so I'm leaving it for a few days before adding some clean surface colours to give it a lift. The bird will also have to be reinstated, once I'm done. It was getting in the way, so I painted it out.
It's funny how one thing leads to another, because I can see the progression, yet the original looks nothing like this version.
I've always been ok with critique, Robert, having spent years being annihilated on the various poetry workshops for years. *smile* (I write the odd canny one)
Here's the revised WET revision.
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Thank you once again, Marjorie, for the kind and supportive comments.
Yes, painting sure ain't easy. I feel as though I'm chasing this one a bit but I'm going to stick with it. I'll post the progress when I complete the next stage, which won't involve a repaint and restructure. The movement does seem better, now, so I'll persevere. A more apparent light source, colour and highlights should be next, with a bit of luck. I couldn't agree more; the sea is such a magnet.
Best
Bri
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Ok, I lied. I have repainted this one again. Sorry for the perpetual nature of this WIP, BUT!!! This IS the final version. Once the paint has dried I'll tidy up the edges, apply the final highlights to the waves and sky, then I'll reintroduce the kittiwake on the right, where the painting is darkest. There's potential for some coloured highlights there as well. SO, nearly there. Thanks to everyone for all the nudges along the way.
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I like the new revised version. With its darker seas it seems more powerful. The addition of a bird (or re-addition) is a good idea. I'd be tempted to make it a little larger than the original, perhaps draw the shape on paper and lay it on the painting to get some idea of how big you want it. But that's just me, you'll do your own thing. I look forward to the final image. Looking great now.
Lew.
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Thank you very much, Lew, for dropping back in to comment. Appreciated.
I'm much happier with this version and feel the movement is now apparent. I think it's the scale of things that was baffling me, because as soon as the picture was simplified into three or four main components it all started to come together. The highlights will probably go on tonight but I'll leave the reintroduction of the bird till after the weekend. I'm off to South Shields for a fiftieth birthday party, so the paint should be dry enough by Monday. I'll certainly try a few paper birds before deciding which size to use, then doubt myself all day long. *lol*
Thanks again
Bri
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Thanks for that, Sandra, especially confirming that the darker version works better. It's a long way to drive for a party but I love seeing the family when we're all together pretending we don't drink much. I will definitely put this one on the gallery when its done. I appreciate you returning to have another look.
Bri
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Thank you very much, and much more, for the great reaction to this never-ending painting, Marjorie. *lol*. It looks a bit grey, but only a bit, because the blueness isn't quite coming through, nor is the light pink. Mind you, the pink is almost white. Overall, this photo isn't a bad representation of what is, and I felt a huge relief last night when I'd finished the highlights.
Thank you, also, for telling me how your husband reacted. That was an unexpected treat, so please thank him for me.
I'm off to "Sooth Shiels" for a fiftieth birthday party this weekend (setting off soon) so the kittiwake will be added some time Monday or Tuesday, depending on my head. *smile*
Best to both
Bri
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