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04-12-2012, 10:08 AM
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West Wittering
We all spent the last couple of days at the coast, so I was able to try my hand at some plein air again, first time since October last year. Luckily I have a generous wife who doesn't mind me spending time completely self-absorbed in splashing paint around...
If nothing else the experience has reminded me how the sand gets everywhere when painting on a windy beach, and just how difficult it is to translate the picture I can visualise into what finally appears on the board. Lots more practice needed.
Anyway, these are all oils, 8 x 10. First one is beach huts at West Wittering, second is the harbour at Itchenor, last is a random field (I wanted to pick a simple subject that I had perhaps a better chance of doing justice to).
Comments and criticism very welcome, as ever. Thanks.
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04-12-2012, 03:50 PM
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Re: West Wittering
Hello, Graham ~ I think these all have something to offer and you aren't afraid to use some paint - a good thing. Some of the skies appear to be threatening you with a need to duck for cover. The field painting seems the most convincing and I believe it's because you have captured the light conditions best. Glad you were finally able to get out and experience the elements. Dan
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04-13-2012, 04:52 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Dan, thanks for the feedback. I think the last painting probably works best too; perhaps the other subjects were too complex. And you're right, I was dodging thunderstorms a lot of the time! Have to keep on practising
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04-13-2012, 05:01 AM
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Re: West Wittering
I love West Wittering and the skys are just normal for Britain. They are lovely paintings and I do like your impasto.
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04-13-2012, 05:18 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Thanks Eileen. Have you been to West Wittering?
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04-13-2012, 06:14 AM
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Re: West Wittering
I think you have perfectly captured the atmosphere of English skies and spring weather in these!
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04-13-2012, 08:14 AM
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Re: West Wittering
All are very nice but I really like the field scene. You need to splash paint around more often!
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04-13-2012, 08:43 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Helen, Donna - thank you both for the kind comments!
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04-13-2012, 10:53 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Yes, been to West Wittering. Is that where there is a stall for selling whelks, and jellied eels, etc. Went diving from there I think, or somewhere nearby. The south coast was our stomping ground on weekends.
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04-13-2012, 11:44 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Didn't see any stalls, but I expect there are some. A nice place to paint - and to escape from London for a while
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04-14-2012, 04:27 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Like the last one it gives a real feel for the day and you have the tone between sky and land just right.
Rob
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04-14-2012, 10:38 AM
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Re: West Wittering
Thanks Rob. Getting that tone right is what I'm really finding difficult. That, and simplifying the scene (and a lot of other things too...)
I do find that the whole painting looks very different once it is back indoors; I'm considering getting a shade to clamp onto my easel for painting outdoors. What are your thoughts on that?
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04-14-2012, 10:55 AM
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Re: West Wittering
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Originally Posted by Graham T
I do find that the whole painting looks very different once it is back indoors; I'm considering getting a shade to clamp onto my easel for painting outdoors. What are your thoughts on that?
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It is very hard to get tones right if the sun is on your canvas and or on your palette. I turn the easel away from the sun just to get a couple of key tones in. Then I am usually OK as the rest is relative. Some people paint at right angles to their subject but I've never got the hang of it. I often enough have to adjust some tones on a plein air once I get it indoors, especially if it is painted on a really bright day.
Rob
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04-14-2012, 02:40 PM
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Re: West Wittering
Yes, it was a bright day when I painted these. I'll try to keep the palette and canvas shaded next time.
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