PTG Exercise 6 - Fingal's cave

Paul selected Christine's version of Fingal's Cave for his final critique of the series saying: 'Some great things going on here Christine. I particularly like the movement in the sky and sea where you have used lighter colour over a dark ground. The rocks have some great contrast and the touch of colour lifts them. Your painting has a loose feel, which is really nice but do watch that horizon line. Water is levelling so the horizon ought to be straight not curved. I do like the variety of value and hit and miss edges though on the distant land. I think you could add a small improvement to the crashing water by introducing a little softening in places. Also, use some spatter to depict the water splashes which will give the painting some added finesse to contrast with your loose finish.'