Couldn't Resist

Lovely work Fiona

I think the ink works well here for the trees, gate and fence, I like the lively sky too. I wonder if you had a curve to the lane it would take the eye to the gate in a more gradual way?

Quality watercolour work. How can you resist something you do so beautifully Fiona

Glad you haven't abandoned watercolour - oils are very different and require getting used to: there are those who say they're 'easier' than watercolour: total nonsense, of course.. Did you use the Manganese Blue in the sky? Whatever blue you did use works very well with the Light Red.

It's lovely! Why give up watercolour? You can do both!

Lovely work Fiona. Its funny how we always want to change . You have painted this beautifully Fiona looks very similar to Edward Wesson and that can't be bad .Great .

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice, appreciate you taking the time to have a look. Robert; yes I used the the Manganese blue in the sky, and a little on the lane. I like the colour very much, it mixes well with B.sienna to make a dark rich green. Makes a good grey also as you noticed Robert mixed with L.red. Personally I prefer it to cobalt for a summery sky blue too.

Lovely picture, Fiona. Thanks for your comment!

Just smashing, nuff said above

Very attractive watercolour as usual Fiona. You have a great balance of the ink and wash elements in these, using both to equal effect together. Don't give up the watercolour! But I look forward to seeing your oils.

Thank you Shirley, Derek, Jem for your very generous comments.

Great fresh painting Fiona, looks wet and windy just like now. But it may change tomorrow to white and windy!

Thanks Carole, much appreciated.

Ah, just what the doctor ordered. This has cheered me up. My favourite horse is no more ... got old.

I am saddened to hear that Gudrun....sorry. I have a rare breed, modern game cockerel who is ten this years, and I know his time is running out (ten is quite old for a cockerel) I bred him myself and he is the last of my modern game. I know he's only a cockerel but I will miss him when the time comes, especially would you believe, his cuddles.......he comes and sits on my knee!Lol. I'm glad this cheered you up, wait until you see my next one....that will soon depress you. It's my next effort in oils!!!!!

Love this Fiona, so atmospheric!

Thank you very much Sarah, very kind of you.

Hi Fiona, This is indeed another beautiful piece of work. Lovely clean sharp lines. But as Jem has said, I'm sure you'll be able to produce impressive oil work. Sure it takes a while, and it can't be easy, but if anyone can crack it, it's you Fiona. Another lovely picture, well done.

This is a authentic Fiona, beautifully crisp, lovely pen work and soft, gentle colours. Fab!

Oh this is very nice Fiona - lovely style.

Thank you Ian, Satu and Frank for your very kind comments, it does give my confidence a real boost!

This is fabulous - the quality of the actual painting work and the fresh light in it is really superb. One of your very best.

Thea, you always say such lovely things about the pictures I post, thank you very much.

Many thanks Michael, I think the winsor blue is very similar to the manganese blue. I'll give your raw umber mix a go with the manganese.

I recognised your style straight away Fiona! You are so very good at these lovely country scenes! It's a treat to see one again, please do more :)

Sarah, thank you very much for your very generous comment, I must admit that I quite enjoy doing this kind of scene and also I love the effect of scruffy ink work....which mine definitely is! Thanks again.

Your watercolour snow scenes always make me smile. My favourites

Hi Hayley, thank you!

Lovely work Fiona as always

Great perspective and the sky is reflected in the puddles which completes the balance, lovely.

Lovely painting - I love your trees!

Thank you very much Geraldine. A belated thanks also to Dennis and Janet.

Love the simplicity and economy of line you use Fiona yet at the same time the powerful statement of the trees. The sky really works for me I like the sense of power and movement. As always the limited pallet works so well, I do not think we need to swamp our paintings with colour, a really nice piece again Fiona.

Thank you very much Malcolm, you are very kind to say so. It pleases me to know that somewhere out there someone doesn't mind, and even likes my 'scruffy' work!

A lovely winter scene Fiona....I love all the little marks that give this painting texture, and the feeling of a crisp winter morning. I have enjoyed perusing your lovely gallery.

Thank you very much Chandra for taking the trouble to look through the gallery and your comment.

Strong bold stroke Fiona.

Lovely painting, great scene

Another fresh atmospheric piece! Lovely colours. I love that blue, will have to get a tube!

Fabulous Galley Fiona. Ann x

Thank you!

Great work Fiona, love your comprehensive style.