Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: September 28, 2011
The second wrinkly textured canvas has been completed. They seem to happening more easily now that I have some ideas in my head about the style I want. Definitely liking the French influence as well as creating a view into the painting. The two look quite good together too. Yellow Daisies and Blue Anenomes. Still [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: August 19, 2011
While the sea is as rough as it is today, windswept and mono- colour, it’s hard to imagine the glorious night when this view inspired me to paint it. This is my third painting of the balmy night when the moon was full, hanging over the harbour and the glittering reflections coming across to where [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: August 12, 2011
I’m still on 12 inch squares. Don’t know when I’ll stop. Maybe never. Maybe tomorrow. Whenever seems right. I still like the watercolour painting done earlier of this view. Although the original is sold, I decided the print is perfect reference for me to base a new acrylic painting on. Firstly I spent a long [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: August 8, 2011
Looking from our balcony, beyond the outdoor table setting, I made a sketch looking out to the Sunday morning sailing school in action. They look wonderful, all following the leader, with support boats hovering as they round the markers and sigh with relief that they made it. I’m definitely working my own ‘Fauve’ style now. [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: August 4, 2011
As you can see, this is an incredibly textured canvas. I wasn’t happy with the previous painting on it, so gessoed over it and started a new painting. I was keen to do another ‘window’ so worked out a composition which would be busy, and work with all the added texture. I could have called [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: July 30, 2011
I’ve always loved the use of French windows and doorways to look beyond, and into a painting. Been ages since I’ve done any but I seem to be headed that way now. This is another of my 12” square canvases which spoke to me. It said ‘Have a go at a familiar local scene, and [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: July 28, 2011
I’m definitely heading into Fauvist- land. It was the 12 inch square canvas that made me do it, nothing to do with me. When you look at the canvas sizes you have purchased, you kinda decide from that what sort of work you’d like to do. The last 12 inch square, ‘Decorative Manly’ was a [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: July 15, 2011
One comment from someone who knows – and I act. Didn’t think I’d do more, but by adding 1 fishing boat, 2 seagulls, 2 yachts, 5 kayaks,and 7 moored yachts I think this little 12 inch square acrylic, is done and dusted. Thanks Jojo. ©ErinHill2011
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: July 13, 2011
Got myself some 12inch square canvases. Really wanted to make a decorative style painting. Just adore this view so again the Church is on the hill, the ferry gliding past, and the square apartment blocks overlook the goings-on. Something very ‘story-like’ about this and a previous one (Happy Harbour). Maybe that’s what I like to [...]
Posted by: ErinHillArt.Travel Journal on: June 6, 2011
Ok so it wasn’t finished. Today when I saw it again, I had my coffee and sat for a while observing. I usually know pretty quickly what to do, so spent a few more hours getting it right. A new point of interest is the black shag drying it’s wings. I hadn’t wanted anything fiddly [...]
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