Storm over Cumbrian fells by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

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I do like this, very accomplished, you've no problem with acrylic. like the rest of your work a very high standard..

Posted by Alan Benton on Thu 04 Feb 16:48:13

Diana, you are treating those of us who love a limited palette! Absolutely love it!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 04 Feb 16:53:06

Wonderful colour and sparkle depth and atmosphere Diana

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Thu 04 Feb 18:30:27

Love this palette Diana, a gorgeous landscape.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 04 Feb 19:12:07

Lovely and atmospheric - makes me want to try working on this scale.

Posted by Teddi Coutts on Thu 04 Feb 20:12:57

Now this is a smasher and i love the colour combinations Diana - hacve to agree about the freedom of working in this abstract way - it's such a welcome distraction after the more detailed work.

Posted by Michael Edwards on Thu 04 Feb 21:11:56

Love the atmosphere, and the texture is great. An interesting painting of high quality.

Posted by andre mulard on Fri 05 Feb 00:38:41

I can see the excitement in this picture Diana lovely atmospheric painting very good control of colour,well done David Harrison

Posted by David Harrison on Fri 05 Feb 08:26:45

Thank you Alan ..beginners luck!! I did try a more realistic version but gave up and took the pressure off. Fiona, I am a great fan of a limited palette and the somber colours! I'm a very happy person though! Thanks Dennis.. You certainly know how to put the sparkle into a piece Thank you Carole , I love the dark earth colours and indigo usually makes an appearance. Thank you Teddi. In a way, working on that scale is less daunting and gives a lot more freedom to try sweeping brushstrokes . Thank you Michael, it's lovely to read this feedback. I certainly enjoyed myself. I have loads of paint bought for Christmas so will be able to have a few more 'free play' sessions. Thank you Helen .Its interesting to see how varied how colour combinations have more or less appeal. Thank you Andre. It's maybe something that I will try again as I have lots of paint unused. I literally wanted to fill a few large areas of bare wall as quickly as possible . Thank you David . I am delighted to read that the subject matter is not lost . I felt a lot more of my emotion going into this painting in contrast to the technical l limitations of watercolour.

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Fri 05 Feb 09:15:21

I don't know how I've missed this beautiful piece of art before? I love it!

Posted by Frank Johnson on Fri 05 Feb 18:04:25

Thank you Frank ,it was fun to paint and given me the urge to try another one in acrylics Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Sat 06 Feb 08:30:17

Hang on Studio Wall

04/02/2016

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Playing with acrylics which are alien to me. 36x24 '' It was fun to let rip with free abandon using a combination of brush and knife. The reference photo has 2/3rds grey sky with highlights catching the fells at the bottom.

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Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

Jut before retiring from teaching , I returned to painting after a 40 year gap. I did O level then half an A level in art ,followed by a bit of oil painting ,printing and ceramics as part of a primary teaching course but hadn’t touched it since. I was bought a sketch book and pencils while on…

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