Winter's day




'winter's day'
oil on canvas board 10 x 12 inches 

 So far we have been fortunate not to have too much snow but we have had a lot of wild storms that have brought many fine old trees down. One of my favourite walks by Brodie castle have had a lot of beautiful trees down so the walk around the pond may not be open for a while.  It is sad to see the old trees many of them surviving many many years in age now fallen. I often think they must have seen a lot in their time!

I am able to do some painting and am getting work ready for a winter exhibition over at Milton Gallery near Banchory by Crathes castle where I have been asked to put in up to six paintings. The title of the exhibition is about the elements so I think my works will be very expressive on that subject!

I have returned to my old love of the glazed paintings and have even been working on a large canvas again! I am using acrylics as they are excellent if you want to get ideas down and they are also good for mists and effects on textured boards.  I am looking forward to seeing the sun again, hope it will come around soon!
Happy painting to you all!
Caroline.

8 comments:

  1. Bruce Sherman31 January 2015 at 15:07

    Good evening Lass!... You certainly have a great start for your impending winter exhibition!

    I love the heavy impasto use of paint... and your expressive brushwork. The abstract quality of the piece further heightens anticipation and a stormy feel! Bravo!

    Good luck with the exhibition!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  2. RH Carpenter31 January 2015 at 16:22

    The brushstrokes in this really indicate the windy days. Best of luck with the show - I know your paintings will fit right in and hope you get a lot of interest and sales.

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  3. Unknown1 February 2015 at 14:37

    Texture is all in this piece and it evokes both the season and the conditions. All the best for the exhibition, I'm sure it will go well.

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  4. Kelly M.2 February 2015 at 11:41

    Great energy conveyed through your brushwork!

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  5. Caroline Simmill17 February 2015 at 13:47

    Thank you so much Bruce, Rhonda, Mick and Kelly for your comments, they are very much appreciated.

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  6. Jeffrey J. Boron 6 March 2015 at 14:22

    Lovely expressive in texture, movement & mood. Very nice Caroline!

    Sincerely,
    Jeffrey

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  7. Ruth Andre13 March 2015 at 01:31

    What a lovely textural painting. Love the colors too.

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  8. Caroline Simmill16 April 2015 at 02:53

    Thank you Jeffrey and Ruth!

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