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Wednesday 1 July 2009

back door study


Recently , I have been painting directly from life a great deal.
I enjoy it far more than from photographs . It is much easier to
see subtle colours and tones with your own eyes.

I have completed this sketch , I say sketch , as it was completed in two
separate days about an hour each. The light changes so quickly so I had to do
it like that.

I have had this painting in mind for 2 years, it is our back door to the garden.

The painting is about 12 x 9 inches.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great atmosphere!!

Sophie said...

You've cought the light beautifully. Gorgeoius painting. I should paint from life a bit more too...

aldo said...

Thankyou , my wife took a photo of me painting this but I came out in silhouette as did my painting.

Sophie you must do it !