Dalemain by James Underwood

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A beautiful painting James , excellent choice of colours.

Very nice with a good sense of depth

I love the way you have incorporated the trees into the hillside James. The whole composition works so well.

Thank you Paul, Heather and Carole. Always grateful for your comments.

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18/11/2024
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Autumn at Dalemain. Inspired by our recent visit to this historic mansion and estate near Ullswater. The photo I used as a reference conveyed the vivid colours of the foliage. However, the sky was rather bland, so I used my imagination. Mixed media (oil pastel and gouache) on cold-pressed paper.

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James Underwood

Other than sketching on agenda papers during tedious committee meetings, I started drawing and painting only after several years in retirement. Then, almost 70 years old, I first attended an art course. Still so much to learn, thankfully! — “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is…

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