The Cuillin Mountains of Skye
Light on Marsco, watercolour, 25 x 36 cm |
The Isle of Skye is famous for the Cuillin Mountains, probably
the most impressive range of mountains in the British Isles. There are
actually two separate parts of the range, lying on either side of Glen Sligachan. On the northern side are the Black Cuillin,
composed of very old, gabbro rock. They have a very jagged outline and
provide some challenging climbing conditions. To the south the mountains
are known as the Red Cuillin, because of their pink granite rocks. They have a more forgiving, smoother outline. These hills include Marsco, the subject of the painting, with slopes which sweep down into Glen Sligachan.
Location - https://goo.gl/maps/zW5izUcYmfT2
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Comments
Vic.
I was pleased with this one; I think it has all the elements of a typical day in the mountains of Scotland.
Yes, this would be a good one for Eden Court or Elgin.
As is usually the case... your visual and written expressions combine eloquently to capture your pride and interest in your Scottish heritage.
It is wonderful to visit... using your eyes and thoughts. A pleasure always!
You have caught that obvious balance between the perceived green peacefulness of these wild regions... but in combination with the rugged and possibly dangerous elements as well. Such is the case in all wilderness regions!
I am off to Algonquin Park for three days... looking forward to some of that solitude and quiet myself!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
The contrast between the peacefulness and the potential danger is one of the things that I like about these wild landscapes.
I hope you enjoy your wilderness experience!
All the best,
Keith
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This work is just beautuful, as all your work is.
I love how clever you are with shading, among other things.
Happy Easter
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