Landscapes - Isle of Skye

I would feel a breeze and the soft grass. It would smell fresh and homely. The warm sunshine would balance out the cool temperature. There would be a path left behind in the grass where i had walked through.

I would hear the sounds of nature possibly mixed in with children's laughter as the play in the field.

Aunty Sallys Tips

Red backgrounds makes the colour richer and are generally better to work with.
Block in the big shapes.
Shape is everything.
Work quick don't dwell on areas that you think aren't as good, come back to them later.
Start with the darker colours then work back in with the lighter ones.
Use long brush strokes.
You can never go wrong with using your fingers to paint.
It's very important to keep your colours clean.
Ideally have two palettes; one for colours and the other for mixing.
Use multiple brushes.
Don't just use one shade of colour use as many as you can.
Associate the shapes in the painting with shape you're familiar with, that way you'll be able to paint them better.
Correct as you go.
To much layering can dull down the painting.
Most importantly - "Don't fuss to much".

First Post 2010

Art has become slightly harder since year eight and sometimes even less enjoyable. I don't like the idea of having to do everything twice, we should just be able to pick a blog or diary. Oh well. The landscape images and the writing that goes with them are in my diary. I will not be putting them on the blog, as that would mean doing it twice.