Tides Out by Barry Hulme

lovely ainting Barry you seem to be improving rapidly , and you deserve too you obviously love doing it

Thank you Dennis you are correct I do love my painting even the ups and downs we all have to go through.

You do a terrific painting, Barry. This one is a lovely composition with a soft touch -very good.

There's no such thing as a perfect painting that will suit everybody Barry. Yours is a terrific representation of what your eyes see, and that's what it's all about. Good work.

Thank you Willie and Jim, I totally agree Jim the perfect painting is only in your minds eye, the problems occurs when you don’t produce as true a representation as you envisage, but that is the challenge and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

This is a beautiful addition to your great gallery, Barry. Super painting.

Full of life and interest.

Thank you Mia and Gudrun it’s really gratifying when other show appreciation of your work.

I like this Barry! A really lovely composition.

Very vibrant Barry, good small amount of detail which fire the imagination.

Thank you Margaret and John for your comments I must admit I wasn’t sure about this is one but it is growing on me.

I never set out to paint an accurate representation of any scene, I am trying to capture the atmosphere although it doesn't always happen. Anyway, good atmosphere here Barry and I love the figures.

Thank you Alan I agree I often change elements or context but always try and remember what attracted me to the scene in the first place. Atmosphere in preference to accuracy every time I also like narrative it’s great if you can tell a story.

It's turned out extremely well, Barry. Obviously worth having another go. Lovely work and sense of activity at the scene well portrayed

I love your work

Thank you Ann and Maureen it’s lovely to get your generous comments.

Well this one's good!

I attended a watercolour workshop last Saturday and made a final decision to give up watercolours. Our tutor Keith Hornblower would have been very happy with your painting Barry, it's soooo good! Superb!

Thank you Shirley.

Thank you Satu, I would certainly be proud of some of his paintings he is a very good artist. Shame to give up watercolour but good luck with your chosen medium.

Like it Barry, I have a draw full of awful. :- )

I know that feeling , we have all been there and no doubt will be again . This though is a lovely fresh watercolour Barry

Thank you Linda and Dermot, although I know that others have similar feelings it’s nice to have them confirmed now and then.

Lovely colour on the far shore! Must practice to see if I can achieve such a wonderful effects.

Thank you Monica good luck with your practice use plenty of colour and no more than two washes.