Revision of Surf's Up

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You can go on forever can't you Brian - I'm forever doing it. I can see the sunlight on the top of the waves, the credibility of the sea. A very nice painting - oil or acrylic? I'm thinking oil.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 14 Mar 20:23:15

You can indeed, Marjorie. They say a poem is only finished when the poet dies and I think artists suffer from the same problem. LOL. Thanks for the warm comments and analysis. Much appreciated. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Wed 14 Mar 20:43:40

Wonderful waves, Brian, great dynamism and realism.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Wed 14 Mar 21:15:46

YES IT LOOKS FINISHED BRIAN AND VERY NICE INDEED

Posted by dennis roberts on Wed 14 Mar 22:19:26

Thank you very much, Cesare and Dennis, for the generous comments. Always appreciated. "Dynamism and realism" will do for me, Cesare! LOL I'll tuck this one away now, Dennis. Thanks for the nod. It's always difficult to know just when to stop. Best to both Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Wed 14 Mar 22:31:27

I hadn't realised the earlier version wasn't finished. I thought it was a fantastic painting, and it still is. Great work, Brian.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 15 Mar 06:49:24

Lovely oil painting Brian. You should be proud.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 15 Mar 08:58:37

Thanks again, Lewis, for looking at the original and this revision. Very much appreciated. I wasn't sure if it was finished, or not, so I left it for a bit. The first wave, as we look at it, was bothering me and then I realised the wave wasn't connecting correctly to the layer of water behind it. The viewing angle meant there would be more of a smooth transition than I originally presented. Whilst I was on with it I fiddled with the other waves and highlights, seeing as the paint was dry. I'm pleased I didn't ruin it. Been there. *lol* Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 15 Mar 12:03:57

Thank you very much, Linda, for the kind words of encouragement. Appreciated. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 15 Mar 12:06:52

It's beautiful work Brian.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 15 Mar 18:46:25

Thanks, Margaret. I'm pleased the revisions worked. I'll leave this one alone, now. Famous last words! LOL Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 15 Mar 19:26:35

Looks great, Brian

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 15 Mar 20:27:15

Thank you very much for letting me know, Maureen. Appreciated. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 15 Mar 21:02:38

Don’t touch it Brian, it’s blindingly beautiful!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 15 Mar 21:41:31

Thank you very much, Fiona. I promise I won't touch it. I'm pretty much happy with this now, and it's on my wall drying until I'm told to remove it. *smile* Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 15 Mar 22:12:17

Excellent work Brian

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Mon 19 Mar 08:27:43

Thank you very much, Dermot. Appreciated. I know you're quite partial to a seascape yourself. Brian

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Tue 20 Mar 18:45:54

Hang on Studio Wall

14/03/2018

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Oil on canvas, 50 x 40 cms. I've added to this one, revising the first two waves quite considerably, adding highlights, changing the angle of the second breaking wave and connecting the first wave to the layer of water above. I think it's helped to unify the waves. I'm calling this one finished.

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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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