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I actually think that's a really solid start, especially considering that you are still quite new to acrylics, Hilary! I'm not sure if there's a shadow on the right hand side that's not actually part of the painting? (Bottom right portion, where the snow looks grey) In terms of feedback, one thing that stood out to me was the sky and mountains. I would have personally loved to see an expression of distance through less saturated colours for these parts (mainly the sky in this case), so that you get a sense of the mountains fading into the distance, creating more contrast with the house. But honestly, it's a really solid effort. Keep up with the good work!
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I think - just go on painting, gaining experience. I wouldn't want to criticize this - in part because I don't know the terrain; maybe the sky is that blue near the horizon in these elevated areas - I rather like it, in fact.
Do you know this part of the world? Because while it's fine to make copies of other paintings, or to paint from photos, as practical exercises to extend your skills, nothing really beats, or could beat, getting out into your own backyard - wherever that might be - and painting what you find there; ie, actually looking hard, and seeing things not as a picture or photo, but as they physically are - as they hit your eyes 'in the flesh'. It's a bit frustrating, if you can't travel, you want to paint something exciting, and the most dramatic and exciting thing near you is the Batley and Spen Sewage Works: I do understand that! But if you can do something all your own, do: take what you've learned from this painting, add to it, and apply to your next masterpiece.
I think this is a very good study, but I do get the impression you've not seen it for yourself; that's no kind of criticism of your painting though - you've got the basics all in place, and just need (and we all do!) to keep painting new things and pushing yourself on.
PS -- I do like those touches of light yellow, on the cliff, in front of the building; and the warm tones of the main building itself - they lift the picture, and give a real feeling of sunlight.
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by Robert Jones, NAPA
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Following on from Jane's comments, to get a sense of distance (aerial perspective) things get bluer and there is less contrast the further away they are. (Colours are warmer and there is more contract the closer they are to you.)
Blue skies are darker the further up you look (palest towards the horizon), but there may be a greyish or pinkish haze just over the horizon.
If you want to be inspired and see truly wonderful paintings of mountains then search this site for Valeriy Grachov.
Hope this helps.
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by Linda Wilson
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Robert and Linda thank you for your very constructive critique. You’re absolutely right Robert and next week I’m going away for a few days to Wales and hope to get some inspiration and my own views to work on. In my defence the art class image is given to everyone on the morning of the class and there is little time to research views in terms of features and climatic conditions. Also time constraint in the class itself to get something down to show at the end. I will persevere though as I really enjoyed this despite the results.
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I agree, the actual application of paint to the canvas or board appears to be quite proficient!
But as Robert has hinted at, it’s the subject matter that’s the issue here... it looks all so unrealistic and contrived, a log cabin, which in this case is perched precariously close to a cliff edge, and wonderful snow clad mountains etc.
Yes Hilary, do get out with a sketch pad when you have the opportunity and draw something that you’re familiar with, more local scenes perhaps! Make some colour notes or a little watercolour sketch to help you later, then make a start back home with your acrylics.
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by Alan Bickley
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That is a very good start. One thing I would like to add is that to me it seems like you need to balance the left half of the painting with the right half. Maybe it is just me but I feel like there is more going on on the right, than on the left side. Perhaps you could add some white clouds on the sky and play with the grey area a bit more (I mean changing the color value in some places)?
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