A courtyard bathed in sunshine

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Really like the simplicity of this, Michael

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 29 Jan 15:47:58

You've really captured the sunlight, great painting.

Posted by Kwok Wai Chau on Fri 29 Jan 15:54:14

Super work Michael

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 29 Jan 16:08:05

Lovely, Michael -great shadows.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Fri 29 Jan 16:36:41

Move over Michael, it would be lovely to bask in a little sunshine. It has a look of warmth and peace, just what the doctor ordered!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 29 Jan 16:38:13

Oh yes, bring out a chair and a table, glass of something chilled .. thanks for the fantasy Michael.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 29 Jan 17:00:12

Yes we all dream of sunshine like this Michael. Lovely painting.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 29 Jan 17:03:39

Lovely painting.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 29 Jan 17:12:17

Thank you Thalia, Kwok, Heather and Anne. Pleased you approve. I’ve moved over Fiona - looks like Marjorie is joining us for a drink. Mine’s a Peroni. What are you having? Thank you both. Thank you too Christine and Denise. Roll on summer!

Posted by Michael Trask on Fri 29 Jan 18:04:21

Superb

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 30 Jan 18:01:44

Romila - you exaggerate! Thank you.

Posted by Michael Trask on Sun 31 Jan 08:09:38

Hang on Studio Wall

29/01/2021

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This is based on an article and painting demo by Nicholas Poullis in The Artist Magazine. I was attracted by the light in his painting and the striking central archway. I have adapted the scene by adding an imaginary extension to the buildings and a courtyard. I have no idea where this might be (possibly Provence?) but it was fun to paint and dream of sunshine and warmth on a chilly January day!

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Michael Trask

Hello. I am a retired Chartered Building Surveyor who took up watercolours at the age of 66 fifteen years ago. It is never too late! Whilst I could always draw and understood perspective ( my training helped that) I had never painted other than a few sketches for clients as an articled pupil 60…

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