Evening, Hengistbury Head

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I love the colours and the brushstrokes. I has impact.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Mon 15 Aug 11:51:25

On the Forum, I ventured the opinion that a painting needs more than just representation, or abstraction or whatever, it needs personality. Well, this painting has plenty - I can feel the energy of those brushstrokes - and by the way, what is that red in the foreground? Whatever it is, I don't think I've got it, and need to acquire some...

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Mon 15 Aug 18:36:24

This is luscious!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Mon 15 Aug 19:05:39

I so appreciate these helpful comments. Robert, the red is Naphthol Red Light, which I just happened to bring on this holiday. I have also got some nice little pots with lids so I can keep my acrylic colours going nicely.

Posted by Shirley May on Mon 15 Aug 19:27:53

Hang on Studio Wall

15/08/2022

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Bit more on this, looking for stronger thicker colour and areas.

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Shirley May

Always loved drawing and painting. Studied biology at UEA, PGCE at Sussex, then part-time art studies at Sussex and Brighton, including printmaking. Before Covid I gave a little weekly watercolour class for 7 years. Now I am using acrylics on canvas and paper en plein air whenever possible.

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