The old apple orchard, early April

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Lovely work Fran, super texture on the old, knarled foreground tree, the lighter tones in the background create a good feeling of depth.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 30 Apr 08:13:59

Superb handling of the medium Fran. I'm struggling with getting to grips with oils myself at the moment.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 30 Apr 09:43:23

Thank you Stephen and Fiona - your comments are very much appreciated.

Posted by Fran Russell on Thu 30 Apr 10:45:24

Love the way the bark is painted, and the twigs suggested without labouring them.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Fri 01 May 00:16:49

Hi Robert - thanks for your comment on my painting.<br />

Posted by Fran Russell on Fri 01 May 09:07:00

Hang on Studio Wall

30/04/2015

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I am very happy to advise this painting has been accepted for the Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2017 at the Mall Galleries in March. This was painted en plein air over two days because of the light changing (see the full story on my website). Oil on board, 30 x 20 cm.

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Fran Russell

I live in the Weald of Kent and paint landscapes in oils, en plein air. I love working on location with my subject live and in front of me – it is challenging and sometimes frustrating but above all it is inspirational and totally addictive. Experiencing nature while trying to capture “that…

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