Misty Whitby Abbey

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And of course, my first thought is of Dracula, and only secondly do I turn to your achievement in making this image: the penalties of a shallow mind.... It's very evocative, and just the sort of thing I like: my mind tends to the gothic, as well as the shallow. Did you use watercolour, charcoal and water, other medium?

Very atmospheric!

Like this too - my favourite

Beautiful ghostly image.

Very effective and atmospheric!

Thanks very much for your comments which are really appreciated. In answer to Robert I used only watercolour

So beautifully accomplished Martin. Love your limited palette and the simplicity of the image. Just waiting for Dracula to emerge.

Thanks Carole. It’s good to evoke a reaction in a painting

I can't imagine how I missed this one, Martin. It's a captivating piece, full of drama and mystery. The mood is utterly compelling, inviting the viewer to enter, but at their peril. Bri

Thanks Bri. Much appreciated. It seems we both like a bit of mystery and drama in a painting!

Hang on Studio Wall
20/03/2022
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I have been playing with images of Whitby Abbey. This is wet in wet, sprayed and scrubbed

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Martin S Taylor

I have been for creating things for over 45 years and love variety so I paint, sculpt, make stained glass and ceramics. I use watercolour, acrylic, pastel and ink in my paintings and work from models, plein air and from photos - which I take lots of especially now phone cameras are so good! My…

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