The Call of the Sea

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And another winner Barry lovely

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 07 Jun 12:15:42

It's about right Barry, the tonal values in those washes I'm referring to, splendidly painted.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 07 Jun 12:47:40

Thank you Dennis and Alan, although I have the tones about right I lost a bit of my light especially on the little beach area but overall I am pleased with the result.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 07 Jun 13:15:15

"if you hadn't said , I wouldn't have known" applies Barry , A little colour having a big impact and acceptable balance ,catches the eye and holds it. - a "keeper" !

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Fri 07 Jun 13:28:53

Beautifully painted, Barry.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Fri 07 Jun 13:32:56

Thank you Mike you are absolutely right. Many thanks Ellen

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 07 Jun 13:48:29

Big impact painting Barry, very effective...spot on!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 07 Jun 14:14:20

Don’t know why you’re criticising such a beautiful painting as it looks fabulous to me.The light, shadows, figures and palette are spot on Barry.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 07 Jun 14:26:20

Fine, fine work Barry. You can almost feel folk hurrying home before the downpour.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 07 Jun 15:27:07

Thank you Thalia, Carole and Jim. Always looking for perfection in the knowledge that it cannot be reached Carole, but it’s what keeps me going.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 07 Jun 15:34:45

A delight, as ever, Barry.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 07 Jun 15:44:43

Lovely watercolour Barry not over worked

Posted by dennis roberts on Fri 07 Jun 15:58:13

Really like the colours in this. A great piece of work.

Posted by Bron Stubbington on Fri 07 Jun 16:11:32

Thank you Lewis, Dennis and Bron for your reassuring words.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 07 Jun 16:14:17

Beautiful atmosphere, Barry.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Fri 07 Jun 19:06:27

I think it is great - immediately drawn to it, Barry

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sat 08 Jun 15:57:32

It’s great. You’ve got enough depth of tone in this and good contrast. Really good.

Posted by Karen Hall on Sun 09 Jun 21:00:49

Thank you Cesare, Maureen and Karen I appreciate your comments.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sun 09 Jun 21:34:57

Hang on Studio Wall

07/06/2019

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Keeping in out of the rain and thought I would use ink and wash to explore a composition I have been playing around with. The scene is made up using elements I like from a variety of locations. Went a little too timid on my initial washes and ended up overworking slightly.

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Barry Hulme

I started painting in 2004, I am influenced by Wesson, Seago and many of the great masters, more recently I enjoy the work of Steve Hall, John Hoar and Alvaro Castignet to name but a few. I paint in a loose style and try to simplify as I can. The medium I enjoy most is watercolour but dabble with…

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