Saturday 23 July 2011

Rainy days

As a final (or perhaps penultimate) post before I disappear for a week or so, this is a watercolour I did this evening/morning based on  a photograph of a slightly gloomy day at Weymouth taken on a previous holiday week in Dorset. For some bizarre reason it always seems to be either raining or a little chilly there when we visit, but thankfully it normally brightens up a litle ! The beach was unusually empty apart from this dog walker and a few other brave souls. This was painted on Arches 140lb Rough using lovely transparent Winsor & Newton tube watercolour :O)


Weymouth beach, watercolour, 9" x 12"

8 comments:

  1. This is really beautiful painted Michael. It gives the atmosphere of early morning or late evening on beach where a siren repose. In the background you can hear the sea murmur.

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  2. Lovely watercolour! I hope the weather gets better on your holiday!

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  3. Splendid stuff, I like your suggestion of the buildings. Have a wonderful holiday, Michael.

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  4. Thank you Renske, I'm delighted that the painting evoked such a feeling to you :)

    Thank you for your comments Judy and yes I hope so too :)

    Hi Sharon. Thank you for your kind comments. Should be wonderful ... weather permitting :)

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  5. Absolutely Wonderful work Michael. I just love your loose yet controlled stye. Great work. Enjoy your holiday.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  6. Hi Joan. Thank you for your wonderful comments. They're very much appreciated. All the best to you too, Michael!

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  7. More!
    Expect to see many more after your hols :) Have a fab time :) xx

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  8. Thank you Pat! I just hope I can get some time in between all the carnival atmosphere, the wonderful geology and eating all that yummy Dorset apple cake and the best fish and chips in the world!

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