Summer Reflections, Huddersfield Canal. by Stephen Slater

Fine work Stephen... you unlocked it for me!!!

It works nicely in portrait format.

Many thanks, Ibolya, very good Guy, made me smile!

Very nice, Stephen.

Many thanks Seth.

Some subtle washes make a good atmosphere to this piece Stephen. I would still drop the lock gates in, it will add a strong focal point.

Many thanks Alan, I think it would be better to have another go at it sometime, could retitle this as 'Reflections in a Pennine Canal' perhaps!

Lovely atmospheric painting Stephen, the washes for the trees are spot on and the reflections in the water are expertly done. I would agree with you that a new painting is the the best course of action if you want to include the lock.

Many thanks Barry.

If you hadn't said anything , Stephen , who would have known ? The fuller tone value of the two smaller trees/bushes turns the eye anyway.

I agree with Ibolya.

Superb, Stephen,love canals...miss them!

Many thanks, Mike, Timothy and Thalia, for your encouraging thoughts. Swap you the canals for some sun Thalia! Although to be fair I am sat out in a sunny garden having lunch for the second day running!

Beautiful colours and washes, Stephen, it has a good atmosphere.

Lovely work Stephen, good reflections and colour

No lock required...is lovely as is :)

Many thanks Cesare, David and Sylvia.

Beautiful with those lovely colours becoming misty in the background.

Many thanks Sandra.

A beautiful pastoral feel to this composition, Stephen.

Lovely softness and a still feeling Stephen, it’s a lovely watercolour.

Many thanks Fiona.