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So Magnificent! Excellent work!

Posted by Skylar Brown on Thu 18 Jan 14:04:38

Lovely work Brian, I can hear it.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 18 Jan 14:27:55

Wonderful effect, Brian

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 18 Jan 15:47:02

This is fabulous Brian, I love seascapes and this looks amazing with the light coming in to the left and the spray of the water is quite marvellous.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 18 Jan 15:50:46

A really powerful painting. I feel I'm about to be swamped by that wave, and can almost taste the salt spray.

Posted by Colin Cripps on Thu 18 Jan 15:52:10

Beautiful work, Brian.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Thu 18 Jan 15:56:54

Thank you SO much everyone for the kind comments. Very encouraging indeed. Cheers, Skylar, for your valued opinion. Appreciated. I like the idea of a soundscape, Jim. Tickled me pink it did. Thank you, Maureen, for your keen eye. Appreciated, as always. Thanks, Margaret, for looking so closely. I love seascapes too and am always drawn back to them. I appreciate the comments. Thanks, Colin. I'm pleased the flavours and movement of the sea were apparent; thanks for letting me know. Appreciated. Thank you for the "beautiful" Cesare. I appreciate the support. My best to all, Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 18 Jan 17:38:16

So much energy in this painting, Brian - very powerful...

Posted by Jan Rossington on Thu 18 Jan 18:15:45

Brian, this is awesome, not a word I am keen on but it certainly fits this beauty. The colours you’ve blended together in the centre of the wave are perfect, I can even see violet? Gorgeous light too.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 18 Jan 18:29:37

Thanks, Jan, for mentioning the energy. I appreciate the reply. Thanks again, Fiona, for the great comments. I'm bowled over by your response, but in the nicest of ways. Delighted the colours are working and so pleased you looked so closely. Cheers for that. Best to both Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 18 Jan 19:49:15

A wonderful painting Brian, fantastic light.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 18 Jan 20:33:58

A beautiful composition Brian and I love the subtle colours in your sky: the impact of the waves is excellent.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 18 Jan 20:50:57

Brilliant. A touch of Aivazovsky.

Posted by T H on Thu 18 Jan 21:48:39

Thanks Russell, Tessa and Timothy, for the generous reviews. Very much appreciated. Glad the light's doing its job, Russell. Thanks for mentioning it. A nod to composition is always good to read, Tessa, so thanks for that. Delighted you liked the colour and the wave's power. "A touch of Aivazovsky" ... That really made me smile, Timothy, because I've admired his 9th Wave for an age, and his other works. Great maritime painter IMHO. Best to all, Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 18 Jan 22:11:03

Love the energy in this Brian. Beautiful colours.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 19 Jan 08:30:47

Thank you very much, Carole, for the warm response. Appreciated.

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Fri 19 Jan 12:41:22

Beautiful Brian, I particularly like the light caught in the breaking wave.

Posted by David Fitch on Mon 19 Feb 05:48:51

Thank you very much, David. I missed this reply and apologise for my late response. Thanks for mentioning the light. Appreciated. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Fri 02 Mar 07:58:40

Hang on Studio Wall

18/01/2018

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This is a view looking south to north towards Lizard Point in the distance, near Marsden Bay, South Shields. The sun is setting as it eventually breaks through the storm clouds. Oil on canvas 50 x 40cms.

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Brian J Mackay

I'm a retired FE lecturer (63), having taught Marketing and Geography to Travel & Tourism students for twenty years or so, and I DO miss it a bit. My wife, Diane, is from Kendal, where she introduced me to the Lake District fells, tarns and lakes. They have been a source of inspiration for me (and…

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