Thursday 15 January 2015

"On Reflections 2" Painting #46

This one seems a little better than the last.

I've used a slightly narrower canvas to crop out the space on either side thus bringing all the focus onto the subject. I've also used a lot of crimson and iron oxide glazes on the finished painting to add (I hope) a rich lustre. 

Hope you like it.

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                                            "Reflections 2"                   John Simlett
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas
30 x 20 inches




The North wind doth blow and we shall have snow,
And what will poor robin do then, poor thing?
He'll sit in a barn and keep himself warm
and hide his head under his wing, poor thing.

15 comments:

  1. John, all I can say about this is BRILLIANT! Well done John.

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  2. Oh, John. You've added lustre to yer cluster !!!

    Well done. Like it very much. And best wishes to Robin.

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    1. 'Twas the best I could muster
      With the winds, and the bluster.

      I will pass on your best wishes.... Batman

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  3. John, it is superb! Those reds and oranges are so warm and rich. Good for you for tackling it again!
    Kathryn

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  4. Thanks for your kind support, Kathryn

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  5. Simply amazing. Fantastic reflections...and shadows...they compliment each other so well to form a pleasing whole!

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    1. Thank you so much, Minnemie. Loved your donkey cart btw

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  6. Nicely done, John! And yes, you did indeed achieve a deep and rich luster. Hope your weather has settled down a bit and poor Robin can untuck his head!

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  7. It must be a good feeling to know you stuck with it and solved the areas you did not like, so beautifully.
    Pat of the back, old chap and a "well done" thrown in for good measure.
    Lots of emotional quality in this and that matters to me. I feel a glow when I look at it.

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  8. Such a masterpiece! I love the reflections! Take care. :)

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