Savernake Forest

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Wow, Fred, lovely painting! I like your greens!!!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Thu 30 Jun 21:09:06

This is great Fred, eye-catching painting, lovely colours

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Thu 30 Jun 21:24:50

This is lovely Fred, I like the tunnel effect of the trees leading the eye into the distance.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 30 Jun 23:57:26

A lovely and vibrant piece, Fred. A really good use of greens - they don't overwhelm, but they do hold one's attention.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Fri 01 Jul 04:56:56

Lovely painting Fred , it really caught my eye!

Posted by Denise Butler on Fri 01 Jul 08:27:07

Thank you all so much for your comments. I haven't done a lot of this type of landscape so wasn't sure how it would turn out, and Denise I liked your spooky trees, it makes you wonder what is 'round the bend! I used a few different greens such as Hookers green and Veridian plus the usual blues and yellows.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Fri 01 Jul 17:56:23

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

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Savernake Forest in Wiltshire. Acrylic on acrylic paper 12x9 in. From an old photo I took about 30 odd years ago.

About the Artist

Fred Elwell

Born In South London now living in Hampshire. A self taught artist although I did attend evening classes at The City and Guilds of London School of Art. As they didn't teach painting in artificial light I had to be content with life drawing two evenings a week. I also did all day on Sundays but…

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