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Early morning frosty views on the outskirts of Newick, Sussex |
Christmas was wonderful but after several days in the house I was glad to get out and about again. We've had a few frosty mornings lately so I decided to venture out for a walk to catch the sun rise and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside on the outskirts of my village.
The low Winter sun and widespread frost revealed a new range of colours to use for a painting.
I love how the landscape changes so much with the seasons and weather and each walk becomes a new inspiration on an old path...
I have chosen to paint a view of the track I followed on the edge of Newick Park Estate. The sun had just started to rise, lighting up my path ahead like a giant candle glowing fiercely through the trees.
Work in progress...
"Winter Walk" Acrylic on box canvas, 18"x 24" x 1.5"
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Work in progress..."Winter Walk" |
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I started by giving the canvas a wash of pink and yellow for the background then painted in the trees in the middle. Once dry 2-3 thin washes of white and yellow were painted over them to knock them back into the distance. Next I repeated this procedure for the tree at the back left.
Bit by bit I am working towards the foreground adding in the shadows and sunlight as I go.
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Working on the foreground |
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This morning I have started to make good progress on the foreground . This area is mostly made up of frost and ice, it's also in the shade so there will be a lot of blue tones to paint in.
The track is created by merging many small dots of colour, once this is dry I will be able to add the highlights and shading.
Well another day's painting means I have now completed the painting....I hope you like it !
"Winter Walk"
Acrylic on box canvas 18"x 24"x 1.5"
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"Winter Walk" Acrylic painting on box canvas |
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Painting inspired from a Winter walk on the outskirts of my village of Newick in Sussex |