A herd of Herdwicks

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Wonderful control of the medium Diana. This subject would look super on any wall.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 10 Apr 15:10:14

A real cracker Diana superb

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 10 Apr 18:49:21

It's very impressive Diana, I like the limited palette. What size is it?

Posted by Jenny Harris on Sun 10 Apr 18:59:31

Thank you John , Dennis and Jenny. It's 30x22''. Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 10 Apr 19:04:31

There's a lot to like Diana, you can tell they are Herdwicks...excellent.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 10 Apr 19:46:38

Thank you Fiona I love all sheep but Herdwicks remind me of my favourite place and home of my family Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 10 Apr 19:50:25

I rather like it too Diana.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Sun 10 Apr 19:55:14

lovely spontaneous work Diana I like it too can see the enjoyment you had doing it

Posted by David Harrison on Sun 10 Apr 20:37:14

This is very good Diana, they look like a gang on an outing, sort of menacing in a sheepish sort of way!

Posted by Stephen Slater on Sun 10 Apr 20:38:26

Scary - a stampede of sheep from a low angle looks as though they are going to trample you! Good painting.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sun 10 Apr 20:46:59

Reflects your passion for art.. Truly Beautiful..

Posted by Manashree Bosom Mitra on Sun 10 Apr 20:58:36

Love if!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 11 Apr 07:36:38

A great effect and composition Diana. The marks are placed exactly.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 11 Apr 08:33:49

Thank you everyone who left those much appreciated comments. I really wasn't sure about this one . Its one of those that looks better in the flesh so to speak Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Mon 11 Apr 09:50:06

Beautiful loose painting, Diana. Light and shadows and limited palette work very well.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 11 Apr 10:14:01

Fabulous painting again Diane....I think they look more inquisitive than menacing....very life like...

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Mon 11 Apr 10:14:18

Herdswick lambs... Really reminds me of the lake district great piece......

Posted by Alan Benton on Mon 11 Apr 17:43:18

Thank you Cesare, Sylvia and Alan. Yes, they do remind me of beautiful places too. Diana

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Tue 12 Apr 06:16:53

I love the technique here Diana- those sheep appear full of movement and character

Posted by lynne whitfield on Wed 13 Apr 10:05:25

Hang on Studio Wall

10/04/2016

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After the last few tight paintings, I wanted a big change. I haven't used such a huge piece of paper before because I hadn't a board big enough to support it. Got a piece yesterday so , today I used a large mop brush and allowed myself a morning to complete a very loose painting. It's weird being on top of a huge piece as it looks so scruffy. Standing back gives a better impression. I've enjoyed it and actually rather like it

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Diana Boanas SWA

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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