Three Tarns

Two lovely landscapes Paul, I like your palette and the hills in this one.

I agree with Fiona, Two beautiful landscapes. This one has my special admiration as these simple scenes, with not a lot going on, are the hardest to pull of as the lack of bits and pieces in the painting to draw the eye totally exposes the artist (good reason why I don't attempt them!!) However, you have used dynamic brushstrokes and lovely soft colours to bring this scene to life and produced a very successful painting.

Many thanks Fiona and Thea for your complimentary comments.

Like this one also, I am very familiar with this are and this view in particular having attempted to do a full watercolour up there myself once! Hmmmm the less said about that day the better! I assume this is the view towards Eskdale and the Scafels in the distance (for my money the best of many on offer up there!) You have captured the colour and appearance of the area perfectly~!! I really like the "light water" treatment, as is often the way up at these levels even when the sky can be typically black and threatening! Nice painting. B rgds Chris

Sorry meant to mention the nice wispy clouds moving across the mountain range, also the deft use of the "Dry Brush" to the right of the middle distance. Great economy of stroke! that compliments the attractive way that the foreground rocks have been prortrayed. Sorry to waffle on but I really like this painting. Great stuff! Chris

Thanks Chris, I appreciate your enthusiasm. You're right about the direction of the view, it really is a great spot.

Very nicely handled Chris. If you don't mind me mentioning it, the large rock with the pale top near the bottom right is a little confusing to the eye as its in line with the shoreline. The distant bluish mountains work particularly well.

Thanks Stephen. Constructive critisism is always welcome. I wasn't particularly happy with the rock overall to be honest but I see your point.