A Quiet Corner of Derwent Water

Derwent Water and Magpies 12 12 2019 001 600 pix

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Brrrrr!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 12 Dec 11:09:47

Like it, Bryan. It does add a festive touch to the gallery at the moment. A great range of blues.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 12 Dec 11:11:30

Thank you very much, Linda and Lew, for the warm comments. This is definitely a twee Christmassy one, steeped in Romanticism. I might hang some lights from the trees. *smile* Bri (with an "i") *grin*

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 12 Dec 13:05:24

Stunning - SO cold!

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 12 Dec 13:22:39

Super gradations of blues and the kind of place we dream of going to. Those trees are crying out for baubles and tinsel but they carry a dreamlike elegance and ethereal beauty Brian.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 12 Dec 14:16:15

Thank you very much, Heather and Carole, for the kind comments. Always appreciated. Yes, Carole, I'm holding myself back, resisting the temptation to add some baubles etc. It's really meant to be tranquil "pretty". Good fun to paint and quite relaxing, which makes a change. Best to both Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 12 Dec 15:59:07

A cold but beautiful painting, the pallet you have used is great.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 12 Dec 16:03:34

super

Posted by tony palmer on Thu 12 Dec 16:59:09

Very striking, Christmassy and chilly looking Bri! I like that hint of light in the sky- very effective.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 12 Dec 18:21:36

Thank you very much, Dixie, Tony and Tessa, for the highly encouraging comments. I'm delighted the limited palette seems to be working. Thanks for that and thanks for mentioning the light , Tessa. Best to all Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Thu 12 Dec 19:04:23

Cool and quiet, with a frozen calm........waiting for the chill breeze to whisper against the snow laden boughs. I hope Santa I’d bringing you all a woolly pully to wear to dinner!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 13 Dec 18:35:33

Thank you very much for dropping in, Fiona. Much appreciated, as always. I might switch the heating off and open the back door. That should add to the atmosphere. I can just imagine Di's comments. *smile* Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Fri 13 Dec 19:48:55

Gorgeous Bri

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sat 14 Dec 08:56:49

Thank you very much, Dennis, for the kind comment. Much appreciated. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sat 14 Dec 12:08:48

Oh this is tremendous Bri, it does have a dreamlike quality to it, beautifully painted and so calming to view. I love the way you've captured the distant fells, quite mysterious, brilliant!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sat 14 Dec 13:30:14

Wow! Thank you very much, Russell, for the very generous and kind comments. Much appreciated. I was tickled pink to read 'calm' and 'mysterious'. Thanks for that. Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sat 14 Dec 14:01:55

What a beautifully cool painting. Love the palette

Posted by Carolyn Parkinson on Fri 20 Dec 17:32:20

Hang on Studio Wall

12/12/2019

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Oil on canvas, 30 x 20 cms. A small snow scene of Derwent Water in the Lake District. This one is going on my snow wall for Christmas. I currently have eleven snow paintings to surround the "table" on the day, to give it that Christmassy, cold feel. Bit of fun but it doesn't look too bad when it's all arranged. Daft, I know. Wet in wet with a lavender palette.

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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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