Excited about the prospect of some pleasure boating on Loch Lomond in proper Scottish fog, we found the pier closed. So it was a little walk around the proper park instead. And, as luck may have it: I may have found a spot for regular visits.
It's an old and familiar one, indeed. But I hadn't been for a while. I don't think it'll be frequent, frequent but maybe once a month? That may get me somewhere to chime in with my fellow Watermarkers regular sketching/painting spots. So: for the March installment possibly with less fog, more green? Though I rather liked this weather - but I don't think I convinced the other two.
But, have this for the time being:
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No boat today, 29x20cm
Soft Pastel on Arches paper
I like this a lot
ReplyDeleteI too think fog/mist is beautiful to paint and be in
This should be a great spot for revisiting
Thanks, Vivien. The mist caught me out, though: I left the pale blues and yellow at home. But nonetheless, it's an interesting challenge. I had been thinking about a spot to go to more frequently, and the ones nearby - Kelvin, pond, etc. don't really grab me; but this is a place I love and where I've been so often over the past decade. And it's only 45 min from home and easy to get to.
ReplyDeleteI love the saturated dark red in the bottom left. I was in Scotland once and I don't think I ever got warm once.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors here a lot, too, Gesa - they evoke a really nice mood and sense of atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jala and Brian - when I did it I wasn't too convinced: it didn't quite get the lightness of the fog, but with a bit of distance I see what other things it captured. I'll be going again on Sunday... See what that day may bring :)
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