Lake Malaren reeds

[MurrayG]

Hi folks, this is one of my dailys, trying out gouache. So far I am liking the media, I can get close to what I get with my pastels but easier colour definition ... It's quick so I think it will be great for Plein air when I finally get out again.
On NOT watercolour 300gm paper, 10x15cm a 6 colour Daler student set but I don't use the black. I do find the out of tube stuff works better, it does reconstitute, but looks like I need to get a couple of bigger tubes of certain colour. The photo picks a little more yellow that reality.

 

[Rikard]

Wonderful. Great depth and the sky really looks alive. And I do love Mälaren. My father in law has a boat and we go there on fishing trips every summer

 

[MurrayG]

Thanks Rikard, it was a typical chilly day. Real winter scenes.

 

[Rikard]

Thanks Rikard, it was a typical chilly day. Real winter scenes.

It shows I was there around Christmas time. Unfortunately it was not cold enough for ice skating, which can be magical on Mälaren.

 

[Triduana]

Beautiful, I really like the reeds in the foreground.

 

[Terri]

You have beautifully captured a cold-looking day - wonderful chilly sky and reflection on the lake. The snow on the shore makes me chilly, even with your warm colored reeds poking through.

Delightful!

 

[Jo Castillo]

Love it. Nice texture and depth. I'm smiling.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful work!