In the orchard - late October sunshine.

Comments

Love the spontaneous style of this lovely composition.

Posted by Dorothea Tsoflias on Fri 01 Nov 11:43:03

The sheep certainly draw my eye to the foreground tree. I like the way you have caught the misty background too. It's very pleasing to look at, Fran. Amazing how some of the best subjects are right outside, if we care to look.

Posted by Ron Goodwin on Fri 01 Nov 12:02:20

Really like those luminous greens and the way you have painted the tree Fran.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 01 Nov 13:59:34

Really like the impressionistic style

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Fri 01 Nov 14:01:57

Lovely painting, you are so lucky have such scenes on your doorstep. The sheep are painting so well.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 01 Nov 15:35:14

I really like the loose style, colours and those sheep are fab.

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 01 Nov 17:37:45

excellent

Posted by Ian Gordon Craig on Sat 02 Nov 09:26:56

Just gorgeous Fran, I can’t choose a highlight of the painting it’s all superb.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 02 Nov 11:47:50

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. Looking out the window with the rain and wind today, I was lucky to be able to paint mid-week while the weather was being kind.

Posted by Fran Russell on Sat 02 Nov 12:34:39

A beautiful scene, calm and restful with a wonderful atmosphere.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 02 Nov 22:03:47

A beautiful impressionistic style!

Posted by Chandra Ward on Sun 03 Nov 07:54:51

Love this, Fran. Nothing like getting out and witnessing beautiful things, eh? I love your varied marks and colour choices.

Posted by Shirley May on Sun 03 Nov 17:59:45

Lovely, fresh feel to this one Fran.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Tue 05 Nov 16:40:54

Thank you. All of your comments are really appreciated and welcomed.

Posted by Fran Russell on Wed 06 Nov 09:53:33

Very beautiful

Posted by Yoko Archer on Thu 28 Nov 11:19:36

It has a power to catch viewers heart.

Posted by Yoko Archer on Thu 28 Nov 11:20:39

Hang on Studio Wall

01/11/2019

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I set up my easel in the orchard behind our house yesterday. There was a hazy mist lingering over the distant trees which immediately caught my eye and with the autumn sun shining there was a beautiful soft light. Having not painted for several months it was good to be back out there and the very friendly sheep settling under the apple tree made a wonderful addition to my subject. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable end to October 2019.

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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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