During one of our trips to Tenn. we stopped by a small park and I took this reference photo...I loved the old wooden fence and thought it would make a nice painting...I decided to paint it with oils instead of pastels.... I'm doing a large painting of the Grand Canyon right now and it's giving me so many problems...I don't know what I'm doing....talk about challenging!! lol Hopefully by next week I'll have it figured out... meanwhile, I hope you enjoy my little oil painting...
Hilda, I can readily see why you stopped at this scene and took a photo! It's beautiful! The manner in which you did your foliage is wonderful - a delightful range of greens and mixed temperatures. The aged wooden fence leads my eyes in, and those lovely pink flowers are sprinkled into the grasses like colored exclamation points! Bravo, my friend!
ReplyDeletethank you Carol for such a nice comment. I really enjoyed painting this...lately I'm enjoying taking out my oils.
DeleteI love the way you prominently placed the fence that brings attention to the different hues of green, I know why you wanted to paint this lovely landscape. Look forward to your Canyons.
ReplyDeletethank you Padmaja for stopping by and for your nice comment. I was always afraid to use greens, but it seemed to work out this time..lol. I'm almost finished with my Canyons...
DeleteWow...Hilda! Only totally brilliant. You were telling me you hadn't used oils and here is a masterclass. The greens are so well handled and the simplicity of the scene makes the flowers look exotic. I'm still figuring out this oil business too, Great fun isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind John! I don't paint with oils that much but I have to say, once I started this painting it was a lot of fun.!!
DeleteHello Hilda!:) I love the way you painted this simple country scene, that seems so familiar to me. The Foxcloves, look really pretty against the fence.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonjia!! I appreciate you stopping by to comment!! Living the Country life is a dream for me!!
DeleteWonderfully done Hilda. Great colors and textures from the roughness of the fence (knots and all), the various types of trees and the delicate flowers. Such an inviting scene.
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Carol! I'm glad you stopped by to comment! Enjoy the rest of the Evening....
DeleteAhhhh... love this. The word "charming" comes to mind.
ReplyDeletethank you SO much for such a kind comment...I appreciate you stopping by!!!
DeleteIt is really lovely Hilda! All those greens!... I' m crazy about them . Good luck with your decision, :) Hugs
ReplyDeletethank you so much Helen for your comment. I'm glad you stopped by!!
DeleteSo pretty Hilda, oils or pastels....doesn't make any difference, you definitely master them both ! Wooden fences are so romantic, love this work !
ReplyDeleteSuch a generous comment Jane.. You're always so kind...enjoy the rest of the Evening....
DeleteHilda, this is a delightful scene, beautifully rendered! I can hear the birds twittering and the leaves quietly rustling. Bravo!
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It's so nice to see you back Kathryn..thank you for such a nice comment....
DeleteI thoroughly enjoy this painting - it just seems so full of sunshine and warmth. I can almost hear the bees buzzing as they pollinate the beautiful flowers. Good luck on the Grand Canyon - what a challenging subject but I know you will rise to the occasion!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Susan... you just made my day with your comment. I basically finished my Grand Canyon and you can be sure that I will never do another. lol
DeleteWhat a lovely enchanted spot. Oil, you go girl!!
ReplyDeleteCheck out youtube video from Jerry Yarnell, he did red rocks in Sedona and might help. You know I struggled with Grand Canyon when I tried it. But got to do it again as it is so beautiful.
I'm basically finished Nelvia but I'll still look him up! I love looking at other peoples work...Thank you for stopping by!!
DeleteGracious Hilda this is just beautiful. Definitely my kind of scene. I am sure your Grand Canyon will be wonderful as well. Have a great week. Hugs!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your visit and lovely comment Debbie! I will be posting the Grand Canyon very soon....
DeleteI love the flowers contrasted with the fence!!! I can see what attracted you to stop and take a photo. I tried doing a painting of the Grand Canyon once and found it too overwhelming. It is a hard subject with all the layers and trying to get the depth to look right. I'm sure you will work it out.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for stopping by Joan! I appreciate it. I found the Grand Canyon very overwhelming as well. I won't be painting another one for awhile...lol
DeleteGreat job on the fence, Hilda, and that light area of green gives so much depth to the scene.
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Carol. I'm glad you liked this painting...I enjoyed painting it!! Enjoy the rest of the night....
DeleteHello Hilda!:) Thank you for your visit today, so nice to see you.:)
ReplyDeletethank you Sonjia for your visit!! I loved your recent post...
DeleteLove the flowers peeking through the fence. Look at Josh Been's GC paintings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pam!! I appreciate your comment. I went on google and saw Josh Been's Grand Canyon paintings and still can't believe how beautiful the paintings are. His work is absolutely flawless!!
DeleteHilda, this is really beautiful! I love the greens and flowers! :)
ReplyDeleteHilda, this is really beautiful! I love the greens and flowers! :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Thank you SO much Linda! You're so kind!!!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is as beautiful as beautiful can ever be ♥ Can't wait to see your Grand Canyon painting ♥
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Thank you Summer! You're so sweet! I appreciate your visit and Grand Canyon is as finished as it will be! Lol
ReplyDeleteThis scene is so charming, Hilda, and makes me feel as if I were actually there. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by to comment Connie! I'm glad you liked this!!
ReplyDeleteBonita Luz, Hilda. Romántico paisaje, me encanta.
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