If you haven't visited the Grand Canyon it must be added to your bucket list..a place like no other! Looking down the canyon at all those colors and seeing the Colorado River in the distance is absolutely breathtaking!! We went on the Skywalk which is located on the West of the Canyon about 4-1/2 hrs. from the South Rim. It is on the Huaalapai Indian Reservation. The glass platform allows you to look down into the canyon about 2000ft. The Panoramic view is amazing. I used my Terry Ludwig portrait set for this piece since the colors were so perfect. I did my best but I realize now that I could have used more purples!!
This is breathtaking! I love the earthy colors and the high horizon is line sets it off beautifully! I really hope to go one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Celia for visiting and for such a nice comment...SO appreciated! I hope you do go..you will truly love it.
DeleteBeautifully captured Hilda. We went to Las Vegas with a couple of friends xxx years ago for hubby's 60th birthday. On the 'actual' day we flew to the Grand Canyon, took the helicopter down to the River and then the boat along the Colorado - it was a fabulous day with stunningly beautiful/magnificent scenery. Suex
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sue for stopping by! I would LOVE to take the helicopter down to the River...I can only imagine how beautiful it was!! On MY bucket list....
DeleteWozzer, this one is just gorgeous. I just love the canyon and how the lights change the colors. I hope to get to go back at least one more time as it is mesmerizing. I would say, from my memory, that your colors are spot on. A little more violet always works, but I would leave it as it is and frame this one to enjoy daily. Super work Hilda.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nelvia! I'm glad you liked it...I still remember the painting you did of the Canyon...!!!
DeleteHilda no lo he visto en directo, pero he visto muchos reportajes y cine del cañon. Ademas conozco varios que han estado, incluido en avioneta y tal como he visto y me han explicado es impresionante. Tu también haces un buen relato de este magnífico Cañón del Colorado
ReplyDeleteTe considero muy valiente pintando este paisaje tan complicado. Te felicito de todo corazón. Es un gran recuerdo que podrás guardar, mientras en tu cerebro guardarás las imágenes reales. Bravo.
Un abrazo.
Muchisimas gracias Josh por un comentario muy amable! Lo agradezco!!! Un abrazo fuerte!
DeleteWow! You've captured the distance and depth and beauty. Wow again!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for stopping by and for such a nice comment!!
DeleteMore purple or not, you did a wonderful rendering. I thought I was seeing a photograph.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Linda!! This was a challenging painting...yet I would love to do another landscape ...
DeleteOh my gosh, Hilda ...it's brilliant! I thought it was a photograph. You should be exhibiting this and winning prizes. Loved it!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much John. I enjoyed painting this ... I appreciate your very generous comment!!
DeleteWow Hilda this is amazing. I love it. It looks so real as if I am standing right there. Thank you for sharing. May you have a great week. Hugs!
ReplyDeletethank you Debbie!!! Glad you liked this painting...Enjoy the weekend!!
DeleteAwesome, Hilda! What a great view and that Skywalk must be incredible - I don't know if I would have the courage to look down through a glass platform! You are very brave as well as an incredible artist!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Susan!! I have to admit I was a little nervous looking down but the panoramic view was so worth it!
DeleteBeautiful job on this, Hilda! Your earthy colors and the striations came out really well. It is not an easy subject to tackle.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Joan! I'm so glad you liked it!... I love the earthy colors as well!
DeleteWell I thought it was a photo! It's amazing! Meanwhiloe, I'm not great with heights so I'm not sure how I'd feel standing on a glass platform... Eak!!!
ReplyDeletethank you Sandra for stopping by to comment...what a nice comment! Like I said...the view was SO worth the fear..lol
DeleteWat kan jij dat toch goed ik dacht dat het een foto was zo echt super gedaan petje af hilda lieve groetjes Daniëlle
ReplyDeleteWat kan jij dat toch goed ik dacht dat het een foto was zo echt super gedaan petje af hilda lieve groetjes Daniëlle
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Danielle for stopping by to comment! I really appreciate your generous comment!!!
DeleteA stunning painting Hilda ,an incredible work on the variety of stones/ colors , really true to the real thing !
ReplyDeleteI visited the Grand Canyon many years ago , before the glass terrasse, ad anyway I don't think I would have had the courage to step out there :-)
Thank you so much Jane for your nice comment. There were people who decided the last moment not to step onto the platform...but it was so beautiful! (I hope that they changed their minds later on)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! On the bucket list it goes!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris....yes, the bucket list!
DeleteHilda...Wow! Love the variety of colors you used! The colors change quickly there depending on the light and season. It's all so magical and astonishing! Your work continues to take my breath away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Carol.. you're so nice to say that! I didn't realize that my portrait set would be so perfect for this piece! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteGood morning Hilda!:) What an amazing achievement to create such a wonderful depiction of this magnificent scene, with all the depth of colour you used, and the finely drawn crevices. A very skilful representation of the Grand Canyon.:)
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sonjia for such a nice comment! I really enjoyed painting this .. maybe I'll do another part of the canyon but not so big like this one..lol Have a nice weekend.
DeleteThis is beautiful Hilda. I don't think it needs anything!
ReplyDeleteAwww! thank you so much Nancy! I think its finished as well...you can go on and on.. right? Enjoy your weekend!!
DeleteJust lovely... this is now on my bucket list . Thank-you
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment Caroline! I hope you get to see it someday! It's very different from the South Rim...just as beautiful.
DeleteSpectacular as is, Hilda - don't change a thing! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie for your kind comment...I'm glad you liked the Canyon...I really enjoyed painting this...brought back wonderful memories....
DeleteThis is just stunning Hilda!!! So incredible....captured beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words!
Thank you Suzanne... I appreciate you stopping by to comment on my Canyon! and so happy you liked it! I'm glad to see you back in blogland..you have been missed!
DeleteOh Hilda, this is so beautiful... and looks so real! Looks like I can step right into the page and be there. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Minnemie! You just made my day! I appreciate your visit!!!
DeleteMajestueux paysage !!
ReplyDeleteFélicitations, chère Hilda !
Bisous. ♥
Thank you so much Olivier!! A little different for me...I enjoyed painting this....hope you have a nice day...hugs!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular Hilda, I am fortunate to have visited and it is a never tiring topic for me to paint.
ReplyDeleteSO glad you visited the Grand Canyon Padmaja!! I would love to go back...maybe someday!
DeleteReally a stunning piece, Hilda. I agree that the Grand Canyon is a must visit. I have been twice and would love to go again.
ReplyDeleteYou'll always see something different in the Canyon... I as well need to visit it again. I only wish I was younger to go down and stay at the Phantom Inn (I think that's the name) I might be able to climb down but I'll have to live down there because I wouldn't be able to climb up again! lol Thank you for your encouraging words!
DeleteFabulous Hilda! The layers and cohesiveness in composition really make an impact. We need to visit the canyon again. This makes me want to paint it
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mary! You just made my day with your comment! I hope you get a chance to visit the Canyon again! I hope to someday soon!
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