There is a match on at the lake today. When sat on the sunny side, the sun bounces low off the water and in this secluded place the heat stays local. When I went up this morning I was ready to peel clothing; it was so warm.
Inside the evergreen part of the woods it is a little more seasonal-looking.
Much of the woodland is strangely verdant; not showing signs of winter at all. I believe today is the first day of advent too.
It was a real tonic walking round the woodland. I am well aware of the importance of full-spectrum light on the skin once winter is here, and I think I had a good dose today.
Now for the deflation.
I have finished the hare picture and Mark hates it.
He says it is chocolate boxy, incorrect and needs more foliage. I did like it until then.
The colours shown here are not as they are - my camera is a cheap one, but I was thinking of Kit Williams when deciding to paint it and although I do not have the detail he pours into his every work, I wanted to capture the ethereal summery feel.
It seems I have failed so might not bother getting this one framed. Money is short so I really need to put it where it does best.
I am speaking to the Bath Spa University students on Wednesday so am preparing that. After attending a workshop for BANA yesterday, and fighting my way through the crowds in Bath as the Christmas Market is on (which I didn't have time to look around) I am aware of how much the pennies are just falling through my fingers. Parking, buses, petrol, exhibition fees all mount up and I am getting little return right now.
Sorry! I am working my way into a downer - you do not have to come with me.
I might even have a biscuit!
It is a sunny bright day so I hope you all have time to get out and enjoy it.
I love this picture
ReplyDeleteWell if my opinion is worth a say....I would definitely say that your painting is Brilliant...you have not over worked it as some would have, I always think that is done sometimes to cover a mistake somewhere and mislead the eye....but your painting is clearly what it is and worth framing for sale.
ReplyDeleteThanks to you both, I needed that. I am really going to try to toughen up a bit; this painting has been cast aside already; ultimately ready for the bin / fire. (I have done this in the past).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and a wonderful painting! But, oh dear, I know how you feel about liking your painting until somebody says they don't. We have to remember that art is subjective. What one person loves, another may not. If you showed your painting to ten people, there is surely going to be one who doesn't like it. Don't take on that person's opinion. Stick with your own opinion. You captured the freedom and sweetness of the season so perfectly with the pose of the rabbit and the movement of the flowers. Very good!
ReplyDeleteI was instructed never to destroy anything that I created and that it needs to be kept if only a reference piece. That is my advice to you.
ReplyDeletePersonally I like your painting of the Hare and would willing give it a home.
The weather has been strange, the woods give the feeling of a different season. I would have been tempted to pick the three amazing fungi, a dream to draw. Get your pens out and draw them.
ReplyDeleteCrikey! Just lost my message. Take 2. Won't bore you with what I wrote earlier.
ReplyDeleteI like your hare painting just the way it is.
Sorry to hear that you are feeling down. Tam x