after the race ll

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Hi Mike, simple, but superb, love the sky, sail highlights, water reflections and the way you have created that overall clean translusant effect that watercolours are renowned for. Again, simply beautiful.

Posted by Peter Nelson on Tue 07 May 07:15:20

Thanks Peter. I usually paint in acrylics and have struggled coming to terms with directness of watercolours - no real second chances! cheers Mike

Posted by Mike Barr on Tue 07 May 07:53:26

Agreed, lovely figure work in this watercolour, lovely light and shade, and indeed lovely translucence in the sea

Posted by Ros Patterson on Tue 07 May 08:44:06

Super watercolour Mike, love the highlights and the water.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 08 May 12:21:10

Love the sunshine after all the rain you have painted.Love the sails and figures.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Wed 08 May 16:51:19

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31/03/2015

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Crews are ready to take down the sails after another afternoon's sailing. After the Race ll - 37x25cm watercolour on Arches 300gsm medium

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Mike Barr

Mike Barr Artist Extracting positive emotions from viewers is the main focus of Mike’s work. He has explored two main subjects that in themselves are departures from the normal humdrum of life; and that is the beach and rainy-day cityscapes. Even though rain in the city may be seem negative on…

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