Early Morning Sun

Like the strong shadows here Barry and the composition leading to the distant houses.

Thank you Stephen they were even stronger before the splatter.

That's just so good.

That really appeals Barry. A lovely simple scene very well done.

Thank you Lewis and Jim, I think keeping things simple usually works well.

Know what you mean Barry has a beautiful magic superb

Great touch Barry. It makes a fine painting.

Thank you Dennis and George, but remember I only post the ones that work lol.

I agree with you, Barry. This is beautiful.

Brilliant, lovely shades with your limited pallet 😀

Thank you Ellen and Linda.

Beautiful painting with a limited palette. I particularly admire the deft touches affecting aerial perspective, which combine effectively with your subtle linear application. Lovely long, blue grey shadows and dissipating misty dabs giving that early morning feel. There are hints of green and foliage, yet this has a cool winter look. Is there a heavy hoar-frost at work here, as well as snow? No problems at all btw; just wondering. Caught my eye immediately Brian

Love the shadows and sense of a misty morning, lovely painting.

Thanks Brian your senses haven’t let you down there is a frost present and I have used artistic licence to create a little more foliage than was actually present.

Thanks Andre the shadows were what sold it to me in the first instance.

I think you messed around with it just enough to end up with such a perfect scene. What a masterful piece!

That’s certainly worked!

Thank you Ibolya and Karen, learned a bit about messing up a bit from Herman Pekel as Karen will know.

Just lovely Barry.

This is sooo Good! Barry. Keeping it simple certainly works,

Thank you Margaret and David I appreciate such lovely comments.

Keep messing Barry, this is brill!

a brilliant work!

Thank you Fiona from the reaction I think I will have to.

Thank you Timothy.

"Thanks Brian your senses haven’t let you down there is a frost present and I have used artistic licence to create a little more foliage than was actually present." Thanks for that, Barry. I asked because I'm in the process of revising another winter scene, where the frost gives the impression of foliage. Your painting reminded me of that naturally occurring phenomenon. It helps to give the painting a warmer feel, if that makes sense. Brian

Beautiful use of watercolour Barry

Beautiful light and shadows, Barry.

lovely work Barry some lovely dry brushwork and great atmosphere

Yes perfect sense Brian.

Thank you Diana and Cesare for your comments.

Thank you Dennis I used Arches which is great for dry brush.

Lovely and atmospheric :-)

Really beautiful Barry, love the sharpness in the foreground.

Thank you Sarah and Carole it’s great to get a good response when your being a bit experimental.

Once again you have got the feel right Barry.

Great watercolour - really caught my eye

Thank you John and Maureen your comments are really encouraging.

Wonderful palette and light.