Up the creek

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Quite a complex scene for an imaginary work. But you have pulled it off Michael, well done!

Posted by Stephen Slater on Tue 21 Dec 23:41:05

A truly lovely painting of an imaginary scene!

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 22 Dec 07:22:57

Lovely, Michael.

Posted by Shirley May on Wed 22 Dec 07:57:58

Beautifully done , very skilfully I’d say Michael. Hope you find a paddle soon 😂

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 22 Dec 08:05:23

Thank you Stephen, David, Shirley and Carole (so do I 😊 ). Could have done better I think ….. New Year’s Resolution: don’t run out of ultramarine blue !

Posted by Michael Trask on Wed 22 Dec 08:47:08

This is a beauty and I think the water is superb!

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 22 Dec 08:48:52

A merry Christmas to you Michael, and thank you for posting this lovely painting. Hope Santa brings you the required paints .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 22 Dec 08:49:04

Heather- thank you. You are always so positive. Paul - your comments are also much appreciated; always encouraging, thank you. Happy Christmas.

Posted by Michael Trask on Wed 22 Dec 08:58:59

Great work Michael

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 22 Dec 10:10:00

This is so alive Michael. Love your subdued palette which gives off so much liveliness and the reflections and water swirls are superb. Seasonal greetings to you also.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 22 Dec 10:29:20

Fantastic water Michael! Love how you have painted the group of boats and their reflections…..it’s a really gorgeous watercolour even without the ultra marine! A Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 22 Dec 12:36:21

I agree with all that's been said, Michael - it's a great watercolour!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Wed 22 Dec 13:42:35

Lovely painting

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 22 Dec 19:00:00

Thank you so much Russell, Carole K., Fiona, Anne & Romila. You are all too kind! I thoughtI was rather up the creek with this one but your comments have made me think it may not be too bad after all.

Posted by Michael Trask on Wed 22 Dec 21:03:24

Excellent work Michael, my favourite subject!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 22 Dec 21:08:31

Thank you Alan. My favourite subject too! Happy Christmas.

Posted by Michael Trask on Wed 22 Dec 21:16:42

Well done Michael - definitely a good one. Happy Christmas!

Posted by Dympna Marshall on Wed 22 Dec 22:26:15

Aha Dympna - thank you. Just had relatives on phone from Mandurah. 42 degC expected in Perth. Sounds like a good time to find a shady spot on the Swan River. Happy Christmas to you too.

Posted by Michael Trask on Wed 22 Dec 22:33:42

For the next five days - 39,42,42,40,38. Not good at all. I will be down by the river in the morning. My little watercolour table is positioned under the air conditioner.

Posted by Dympna Marshall on Wed 22 Dec 22:45:54

Hang on Studio Wall

21/12/2021

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An imaginary but not very seasonal scene. I am up the creek having run out of French Ultramarine Blue - a cardinal sin. Must re-stock for 2022! A Happy Christmas to all you wonderful POL contributors.

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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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