Mystery Over Castlerigg Stone Circle (Revision)

CastleRigg Stone Circle 02 07 2020 (Revision 2) 002 700px

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A stunning piece of drama, full of intrigue and a sliver of foreboding Brian. Achieved so skilfully through colour, light and composition.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 02 Jul 11:02:40

Thank you very much, Carole, for the startling comments. Gratefully received. I think I'm done with this one for now. I nearly placed a person in the centre of the circle, staring at the incoming birds, but changed my mind. Much appreciated, as always Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sat 02 Jul 11:38:30

No don’t over egg the pudding it’s perfect as it is. Nice to see your work again.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 02 Jul 12:33:19

I think it's full of drama, love it!

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 02 Jul 12:56:22

Thank you very much, Carole, for the sage advice. I think you're right about over-egging the pudding so I'll leave well alone. Sometimes a judicial nudge is all it takes. Thanks again. Thank you very much, Heather, for the very kind comments. Always appreciated, Best to both Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sat 02 Jul 13:23:12

This is magical Brian, great use of colour, subdued lighting and shadows. Brilliant!

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 02 Jul 14:58:43

Amazing work Brian. Tremendous light effects.

Posted by Ronald Haber on Sat 02 Jul 15:08:29

Half expecting an alien landing Brian, looks sinister. Beautifully done.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 02 Jul 16:21:23

Thank you very much indeed, Spencer, Ronald and Carole, for the great comments. Much appreciated. I'm delighted it's having the desired effect and really like the idea of sinister shadows. Best to all Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sat 02 Jul 17:15:38

Really dramatic and eye catching. I agree with Carole absolutely

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sun 03 Jul 07:59:00

Wow lovely painting 🖼

Posted by Faye Patrick on Sun 03 Jul 14:21:45

Thank you very much, Martin and Faye for the generous comments. I'm so pleased you liked this effort. Much appreciated Bri

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Sun 03 Jul 17:00:35

Hang on Studio Wall

02/07/2022

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Oil on stretched canvas, wet on dry & wet in wet, 50 x 40 cms. This is a heavily revised addition, where the shadows have been extended and the background mountains reshaped to more accurately reflect reality. I was also attempting to up the ante on mood and mystery, with the emphasis being on "attempting".

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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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