Sweet Chestnut Tree

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A super tree painting

Posted by anne cooper on Wed 11 Jan 18:30:51

Wow, Martin - that is a complicated tree! You have dealt with it so well I think the addition of the watercolour has really added much to the painting!

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 11 Jan 18:31:15

Great detail; very impressive Martin.

Posted by Karen Lewis on Wed 11 Jan 18:35:47

An excellent result Martin, and a fantastic tree. I can see why you were attracted to it. I think the watercolour addition works well.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 11 Jan 18:48:00

Only you know what it was like before the addition of the paint. The paint added is restricted in colour and complements the drawing beautifully I think. I like how you’ve added the paint “en bloc” to the distant trees - a lovely result Martin.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 11 Jan 18:51:07

A superb drawing Martin , tree as so architectural if we look close . This lovely sketch with the added colours shows off the tree beautifully, the colours are a definite benefit to the overall look.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 11 Jan 19:14:34

Love the twists and turns of those outstretched branches Martin. A fabulous painting.

Posted by Chris Scott on Wed 11 Jan 19:15:28

Whole picture is well done 👍

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 11 Jan 19:21:07

This is absolutely beautiful. The details within the tree are superb.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 11 Jan 21:11:42

What a magical tree. Love all those twisty branches Martin.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 11 Jan 23:10:18

There's always something special in the trees! I love them, I'm big fan of Bonsai Trees (have one by the house), no any indoor though... Your tree study is very accurate, lots of attention to its curves and texture!

Posted by PogArt Ti on Wed 11 Jan 23:20:41

A wonderful tree beautifully drawn and painted!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Thu 12 Jan 09:10:27

Thanks for your positive responses Anne David Karen Tessa Marjorie Coral Dixie Chris Stephen Spencer Carole PogArt and Anne. On reflection I think you’re right about the colour. I had just finished painting when I uploaded the image and I’m always less certain at that stage of a painting for some reason. Your support is much appreciated

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Thu 12 Jan 09:46:52

Great drawing, Martin - I think the addition of the paint, especially the soft outline of the trees behind it, really enhances it.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 12 Jan 11:46:47

Thanks Jenny I appreciate your input. I think you’re right

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Thu 12 Jan 12:23:47

A complex tree so well drawn and painted.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Thu 12 Jan 13:21:31

A lovely tree study , really like it.

Posted by valerie harper on Thu 12 Jan 13:39:36

I think it’s superb altogether Martin. The ink drawing is excellent and you’ve controlled the amount and colour of the palette just right.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 12 Jan 14:46:02

This is great Martin.

Posted by David Williams on Thu 12 Jan 17:22:44

Thanks Christine Valerie Fiona and David. Your comments are much appreciated

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Fri 13 Jan 07:53:44

Hang on Studio Wall

11/01/2023

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Started En plein air in Clumber Park on Monday and added watercolour today. I was impressed by the convoluted complexity of this fantastic tree which was a bit of a challenge. Luckily there was a bench I could perch on and the sun came out to play. I’m not sure if it wasn’t better without the paint. Fude pen with carbon ink and watercolour on Canson cp watercolour paper 16x12”

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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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