Homage to Hilder

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It's lovely and I've just checked him out too.

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 12 Apr 13:37:43

Really good James 👍

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 12 Apr 14:00:04

A really lovely painting.

Posted by valerie harper on Wed 12 Apr 14:14:10

Has caught that Roland Hilder feel.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 12 Apr 15:08:30

A super painting.

Posted by Chris Scott on Wed 12 Apr 16:37:26

A lovely palette to this. Lovely trees.

Posted by David Williams on Wed 12 Apr 17:16:45

Well captured Mr Hilder would very pleased

Posted by Roland Byrne on Wed 12 Apr 17:33:49

This is really superb James. I really like all the foliage colours and detail.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 12 Apr 18:38:57

Many thanks Heather, Stephen, Valerie, Stephen, Chris, David, Roland and Spencer. Very grateful for your comments. And I’m indebted to Rowland Hilder who shared his knowledge and expertise with us.

Posted by James Underwood on Wed 12 Apr 21:05:05

Hang on Studio Wall

12/04/2023

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Rowland Hilder (1905–1993) is revered and admired by many artists. I recently obtained a copy of his book ‘Painting Landscapes in Watercolour’, a superb account of his style and techniques. I painted this scene by following his description on pages 42 to 47.

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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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