Bridge on the ForssWatercolour, 16 x 25 cm
The weather has been hot here recently - too hot for me! I went out to the coast hoping to find a cooling breeze, but without any success. The sea was very calm and, unusually, there was no surf at all. I like to have a bit of movement in my seascapes, so I couldn't find anything to interest me. The river looked more promising, so I followed it inland looking for reflections in the water or shadows from trees. I eventually found what I was looking for in this unusual bridge. I had to remind myself to make my paint mixes wetter than usual to counteract the hot sunshine.
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I have not yet walked up the river from Crosskirk, looks as though I should give it a go, an interesting subject Kieth.
Great story Keith, accompanied with a great piece. It's show that it doesn't matter so much what your painting more how you paint it. I would suggest to look more around for other subjects you might discover some new things about yourself as well!
Yes I think you should Jamie. It's a bit bare for most of the way, but there are some nice meadows and reed-beds. I assume you know about Forss Mill and Falls - a wonderful subject but difficult compositionally. If you don't, it's just below the road bridge at Forss House - limited parking at the bend in the road. There is a path on the West side of the river all the way from Forss House to Crosskirk.
Thanks René, I'll have to remember that when I'm out and about. I always admire the way you tackle a variety of subjects with such confidence.
I do like the little bridge and, as René commented, it was an interesting story behind the painting. When you say 'hot', Keith, how 'hot' is 'hot'? The feeling I get from the painting is that of a lovely summer's day, but not an overly 'hot' one.
It's been 25 to 30 degrees here Diane. It's not hot really, I suppose, but we don't get into the 20's very often so we're not used to it. Also it tends to be quite humid.
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