KLS’s work sent us a canvas and paints. It was to be used in conjunction with an online relaxation event but we were unable to attend due to another obligation. Regardless, I wasn’t going to let that canvas go to waste.
I decided to paint an Australian landscape! Lots of orange and yellow and red then, with a bright blue sky? Let’s see…
I’m not sure what kinds of paints these were, but they had strong fumes so weren’t watercolour. I’m an impatient artist so I applied them alla prima; if they mixed I fixed it as I went along.
I worked quickly, layering on colour after colour trying to reproduce the hues of my homeland. The brushes were flimsy and fell apart as I used them, and I became slightly high on the paint fumes.
I had trouble with the setting sun due to how I was applying the paints. But there’s no mistakes in art, so I forged on. I would revisit this part of the painting many times before it was complete…
The shrubbery was compromised by my brushes. Even the most talented artist in the world would have struggled here. I did my best.
And then, after about an hour of intense work, I was complete. Here’s the finished work compared to the reference image I had used:
You can’t see in the photo but the gray is slightly metallic and reflective. It lends the darker sky in the top right an ethereal quality. Also I’m particularly proud of my detail on Uluru:
This masterpiece is not for sale, and is indeed already proudly displayed alongside another of my pieces. It lets guests know they are walking into a talented home:
I like that you did not frame it. It lets the art speak for itself.
You said it’s not for sale, but every artist has his price. I’m sure we can find yours. I’ll give you $1 for both pieces. 🙂
Good offer, but you still haven’t paid me for that LEGO…
Really nice! I’d hang one of your paintings if you gave me one someday!