Blue Tranquility - Sailboat in Monochrome

[Lucylove]

I've always wanted to do a boat painting. I started small, only 8 x 10. I was finally motivated by "Paint My Photo"'s monthly challenge to do a painting in monochrome. I really enjoyed the challenge. I only used 5 colors... Dark Navy, Navy, Mid blue, True Blue and a Sky Blue. On pastelmat with Sennies.

I started on a cream colored base, and it made for some interesting tonal values. Even though I never wavered from my palette, it created some grays, violets and looks kind of neat peeking through the blue. It really created some interest, I think. What do you think?

Critiques very welcome!

[rkprod]

Very tranquil feel to this, Lucy. Nicely done!
Ron

[Flycatcher10]

I think you did a fantastic job, especially with the boat and water reflections. Your limited palette worked!

[climber-man]

Great choice of scene for the palette Lucy! The reflections and hidden moon are some great touches, and the boat looks like a wonderful haven from the elements