April Landscape Challenge 2012 - Page 3

Trier · #31 04-04-2012, 10:10 PM

Tried to imagine looking up at the Headland from a boat.

18x24 acrylic/gessoed kraft paper

Regards,
Trier

VladK · #32 04-04-2012, 10:46 PM

Thank you Antonin and Trier.

Trier, nice crops and good execution

I have another one done with knives, oil on 8x10" canvas panel, wanted to see how I could handle knives on a smaller format

C&c are very appreciated,
Thank you

meggs · #33 04-05-2012, 03:27 AM

Awwwwww Trier, dont disappoint me... I thoroughly enjoy your "smart ass" attitude... keep practising and you might even make it to Ozzie status..

As to your wrinkles, have your tried ironing them... I do it all the time with my canvas pad leafs before and after painting.As to your paintings, the headland comp I thought a inspired concept..the movement in the ocean and escarpment of the headland is fantastic. The Creek, I cant make up my mind which version I like the most... Your Abstract... well I cant comment Im afraid, as I simply am blind to abstract, my brain dont fathom it but I applaud your time and effort.

Vlad, I didnt realise your first post was with knife, I has admiring your texturising though, so now I understand where the texture came from. The "Fingal Head' you posted is amazing, the colour movement and texture make it to me eyestopping. I have to say I admire your knife work. Its something I dont know a lot about or have seen much of, but I like your technique more than others I have seen. I also think you did a damn good job on those 'Pandanus Palms" they are buggers to paint.

Keep em coming guys, I hope to get one completed over the "Easter Break"

cfo · #34 04-05-2012, 06:34 AM

Meggs, what absolutely awesome pics! You are so lucky to awake to such beauty everyday! Looking forward to try my hand at some, maybe this week-end? Vlad, I love your knifework, your paintings are vibrant with movement, well done! You paint like I want to! Triers, I adore your use of colour, bold and confident! Looking forward to see some more, also of Maureen's artwork and Meggs, I like your painting, it's so fresh!
Happy painting everyone,
Charri

meggs · #35 04-05-2012, 09:40 AM

Charri.. Welcome.... throw a post in the mix when you can, great to have you joining in..

WardBrewer · #36 04-07-2012, 07:30 PM

I tried a coastal shot. It is hurried but I wanted to get one under my belt. Please, C&C is more than welcome. My most respected critic has already commented on the dull looking water (which I agree with). I will have to give another water shot a try. These pictures are awsome Meggs.

WardBrewer · #37 04-07-2012, 07:34 PM

VladK and Trier, you both are putting up some really nice work.

WardBrewer · #38 04-07-2012, 09:10 PM

I knocked out another "quick" one instead of scaping the pallet clean. It's crude but I liked drawing this with a very small brush and scrubing the color
in. C&C welcome. I failed to mention that this sketch and the previous one are oil on medium canvas.

meggs · #39 04-08-2012, 03:37 AM

Ward I think both of these are excellent, not sure what is meant by dull sea, was it colours or movement... To me it looks authentic for a sheltered bay. Your second one, lots of implied movement there. Good going

meggs · #40 04-08-2012, 03:45 AM

Thought I had better put up my own thread. I just completed this and I have to say pretty half hearted about it so forgive pls. I have also added another scene in the references that I have done before in late 2010. I was pretty chuffed with this one at the time.

frujin · #41 04-08-2012, 05:56 AM

Hi Guys,

I tried this one. I am scared to place boats and foreground tree for two reasons - 1) I fear I would ruin it and 2) .. I am not sure it won't kill the feeling. But who knows - I am noobie anyway - so advice please!

WardBrewer · #42 04-08-2012, 07:26 AM

Frujin, The painting is great. I really like the water effect (very impressionistic). It is a very nice piece.
Meggs, Both of your works are warm and tranquil.....I like them both (especially the second one. Great work on the trees!).

meggs · #43 04-08-2012, 07:12 PM

Frujin, I think this painting is beautiful and the atmosphere of it. I know what you mean about getting to a point your frightened to add anything, I get there myself often...

Remember its YOUR painting... references are there to only give you a direction... how you use them is up to you. We are not out to paint a replica of the photo, there is photo realism for that (another forum)

There is a whole market for this type of painting, I call it minimalistic, cos I dont know what term is used. However its the type of painting that in Australia you see adorning walls of corporate buildings and modern homes. Congratulations... I would love to see this in real

barbsgarden · #44 04-08-2012, 08:24 PM

WOW I like these paintings and the reference photos. I hope to do some.

tuscanni · #45 04-10-2012, 02:16 AM

frujin.....you didnt tell us what medium it is and the size. Its always good to know those things.
I too like the quietness of your painting.
ANN

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Originally Posted by frujin

Hi Guys,

I tried this one. I am scared to place boats and foreground tree for two reasons - 1) I fear I would ruin it and 2) .. I am not sure it won't kill the feeling. But who knows - I am noobie anyway - so advice please!

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