Thames Barge.... I think. by Fiona Phipps

It does well for me Fiona. Grand in fact. (-:

It's really great Fiona! Well done

Thanks for inspiration Jim, I'm not very good at boats but your last few postings gave me the inclination to improve.

Fabulous in your signature colours Fiona. Love the contrasts, always appeal to me.

Thanks very much Hannah and Carole....the colours are ultra marine (deep) and burnt umber, with a touch of light red.

Well done Fiona,looks fabulous

Just the right amount of washes and I love those fine pen marks on the rigging( see, I know the nautical jargon). And we are coming to the Spring Fling again Fiona so I'll contact you nearer the time.

I love the reflections in the water. The dry brush is really effective. Like the loosened of the washes too.

Love this Fiona so loose and very atmospheric too!

Nice work Fiona its a great effort and you did very well

Very nice Fiona!

Works very well Fiona.

Lovely painting, Fiona.

Love all those lively pen lines Fiona..super work :)

Beautiful and atmospheric Fiona. Love those reflections.

David, Marjorie (you're on, let me know nearer the time) Diana, Fran and Dennis for your encouraging comments.

Many thanks Craig, Stephen, Cesare, Louise and Henry, much appreciated.

Very satisfying piece of work Fiona. A simple scene but lots to look at. Well done.

Thank you very much George, that's very kind.

Very much a Thames barge, look up Pin Mill on Google images, plenty of material there. Lovely painting by the way.

Great work Fiona.

It's an excellent piece Fiona great subject and beautifully loose , I've been away for the last while without the temptations of the internet and now back to reality hope you have a happy , artistic and peaceful new year

Yet another really decent sketch from you Fiona, caught my eye straight away, love the spontaneous feel to it and non-photographic appearance, well done.

I love the mix of colours in this, Fiona, and the reflection in the water - and the birds are a nice touch, bring it to life.

Thank you Brian and for the the tip. Many thanks Keith, Dermot (happy new year to you also, every success in all you do) Alan and Jenny for your kind comments. X

Very striking and atmospheric, especially the reflections

I love this, Fiona. I'll have to try using a minimum palette!

Thanks very much Julie, appreciate your comment. Thanks Ellen! I get in such a mess if I use more than four or five colours.....harmony goes right out the window for me...lol

It's fab Fiona, excellent painting.

Thanks Margaret!

i like the light in this painting and the reflections , lovely

Many thanks Ann.