The shapes in the foreground make me want to keep staring at this. Nice abstract contrast with the background. Those light shapes in the foreground help to not split the scene. This painting makes me think of the coming of winter and how it overtakes us little by little…. So interesting.
Thanks, Leslie. I really appreciate your comments. The foreground was initially quite dark (various greens over a red and purple underpainting) until I decided to use blue in the foreground (I see rivers flowing over the plains and flooded fields) — and (as you say) it connects the scene and keeps you looking. I’m really pleased with the result.
The colours in that gorgeous sky were inspired by Canterbury’s famous Nor’west arch — a phenomenon peculiar to the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. I have a feeling they will feature in my paintings from time to time : )
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The shapes in the foreground make me want to keep staring at this. Nice abstract contrast with the background. Those light shapes in the foreground help to not split the scene. This painting makes me think of the coming of winter and how it overtakes us little by little…. So interesting.
Thanks, Leslie. I really appreciate your comments. The foreground was initially quite dark (various greens over a red and purple underpainting) until I decided to use blue in the foreground (I see rivers flowing over the plains and flooded fields) — and (as you say) it connects the scene and keeps you looking. I’m really pleased with the result.
Channeling your inner Colin McCahon (:
: ) Possibly (although not intentionally).
Magnificent! I like this version the best!
Thanks, Camilla. Me too.
What a gorgeous sky! The abstracted foothills do compel you to keep looking!
The colours in that gorgeous sky were inspired by Canterbury’s famous Nor’west arch — a phenomenon peculiar to the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. I have a feeling they will feature in my paintings from time to time : )