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"Bridge over Lancaster Canal" as seen in exhibition.
14" x 18" oil on linen panel. |
This next painting adventure starts with a new Traveler, and ends up in The Artist and The Travelers exhibition.
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| Traveler Dave Brown |
The Artist met Traveler walker Dave Brown through a link from another travelers website. The link said Dave was a long time walker with over 480 walks in his photographic diary. He had to take a look.
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Dave B. photo of the Lancaster Canal at Tewitfield.
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Traveler Dave’s journal entry: Firstly dear reader I must apologise for the lack of entries of late. This is due in no small way to the cold weather affecting my breathing. As soon as I breathe in the cold air I can feel the tightness in my chest and not wanting it to turn to something more nasty I have been keeping inside. However around noon today I was going as they say “stir crazy” so we ventured out first for a short walk along the promenade at Morecambe and then for a short stroll along the Lancaster Canal at Tewitfield.
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| The sketch for the class. |
I've been following Dave B. for along time. Ever since I stumbled over his sight from another travelers link, I've wanted to paint some of his walks. The one I chose to paint was one that I would paint in front of a painting class that I was teaching. I've had real good luck with snow scenes lately and thought this one would make a good demonstration painting.
There are only a few photos of how I painted this painting, but it is very similar to the way I paint all of my paintings. Sketch of the design, painted Dark to Light, details added at the end.
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| The Painting Blocked in. Since this was the first class for the winter session I had my students painting with a limited palette. Which means painting with just Cad Yellow light, Cad Red light, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White, and Ivory Black |
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| Painting at the end of class. I didn't get as much done on this painting as I would have wanted, it seems my class has picked up a few more students. |
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| The next day with a fresh eye I was able to put in some final touches. Done. I wanted to keep this painting real simple, but fun to look at. |
Painting Details
Framed and up in the showing!
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"Bridge over Lancaster Canal" as seen in exhibition. 14" x 18" oil on linen panel. |
Here is the painting in the Artist and Traveler exhibition. Take a look and tell me what you think.
