The Upsidedown Tree

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Love this very interesting painting and find it so intriguing. Your graduation of sky colours is superb and the silhouetted trees render this a truly beautiful sight Shelagh.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 27 Aug 21:56:44

Like this a lot too

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 28 Aug 07:11:49

I like silhouettes lot and the addition of that beautiful sky makes a lovely painting, Shelagh.

Posted by Katy Dean on Fri 28 Aug 09:49:07

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It's great to hear your comments as it was for me very difficult as I had not long started painting after a lot of years! One of my favourites.

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Fri 28 Aug 14:58:27

Beautiful painting

Posted by Romila Datta on Fri 28 Aug 20:40:52

Hang on Studio Wall

27/08/2020

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I believe the Baobab Tree is as deep (in its roots) as it is high - wow!. The silhouette was firstly painted with Indian ink and once dried, I was able to paint over the image with watercolour knowing it would be safe, which was much harder than creating the overall composition! It looked interesting before the colour and I was really torn as to whether to continue at that stage, but I'm glad I did as it enhanced the simple silhouette effect.

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Shelagh Fairbank

I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…

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