December 2019 - Luing Sunset Paintings

At the end of December, I did two small paintings of sunsets on the Isle of Luing, as possible Birthday presents.

For both of these, I used 13x18cm (5x7") canvas boards, Inktense pencils, water-brushes and fine-liner pens.

The first painting I did is of Blackmill Bay. I tried to get the reflections/light trail to look as natural as possible but I don't think I've quite mastered that yet - but hey, all life is a lesson, right?! I was quite happy with the effects I managed to get on the almost silhouetted land and I really like the posts too.

In the end, this was the one we gave as the present so we got a frame for it and I think it adds something to the overall effect.

I also did a painting of Cullipool, which included a boat. I think, between the two, this might be the more striking image due to the range of colours - from a pale yellow to a vibrant purple. I think the water effects may also have worked better in this painting. Overall, I'm quite proud of this one.

  

I think these both turned out very well and both have aspects that I (personally) prefer. I actually enjoyed doing these little paintings and can't wait to see what the next one will be.

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