PaintBoss
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Thank you Joy. I appreciate that.
I’ve been to Scotland and we did a flying trip all around. We didn’t really stay in one place, we saw a lot. I enjoyed the breathtaking beauty, the changing landscape. Driving up from Prestwick airport along the West Coast was lovely-the vegetation was very lush and I did not expect it. It must be from the warm currents. There were beautiful, empty beaches. We stumbled onto this little Kirk north of Glascow-that was the most amazing place we went to. It’s just really very, very cool. It has a whole mishmash of styles and it captured my imagination. It’s in a beautiful location. On Loch Awe. The day we were there we could just wander in and put a little donation and we got a little pamphlet describing it’s history. It’s a favourite with people. And there’s something to see in every little nook and cranny. There were small spiral stairs to nowhere. It was just a wonder. When I was there, the gardens were lush and lovely. It is one hour and 43 minutes away from Glasgow and worth it if you can get there. The link here also shows Kilchurn castle which we also went to on our visit. I hope you have a lovely trip. We want pictures! Lots of reference photos, please!
Here we are- blurry but there!
August 1989.
ourcrossings.com
There are many videos on the Kirk that you can check on YouTube. I like this one because he really understood and expressed what I felt. Nothing can capture the entirety of this building though -I’m always dissatisfied with every video. Lol
Here are the brushes:
They are Silver Ruby Satin extra small and medium. Paid a little bit more for these for the point and because of the bristles that can hold more water.
Off Amazon.
I haven’t tried them yet. Hopefully tomorrow. Here’s what I’ve got so far. Work in progress.I still have things to do on this piece. To change, to clean up and define. Gouache. Very fun using this medium, which is so different-how you can build up light over dark! I really encourage people to try this medium. It’s easier than watercolor. More forgiving and a lot of fun. Remember paints dry a little darker.
I’ve been to Scotland and we did a flying trip all around. We didn’t really stay in one place, we saw a lot. I enjoyed the breathtaking beauty, the changing landscape. Driving up from Prestwick airport along the West Coast was lovely-the vegetation was very lush and I did not expect it. It must be from the warm currents. There were beautiful, empty beaches. We stumbled onto this little Kirk north of Glascow-that was the most amazing place we went to. It’s just really very, very cool. It has a whole mishmash of styles and it captured my imagination. It’s in a beautiful location. On Loch Awe. The day we were there we could just wander in and put a little donation and we got a little pamphlet describing it’s history. It’s a favourite with people. And there’s something to see in every little nook and cranny. There were small spiral stairs to nowhere. It was just a wonder. When I was there, the gardens were lush and lovely. It is one hour and 43 minutes away from Glasgow and worth it if you can get there. The link here also shows Kilchurn castle which we also went to on our visit. I hope you have a lovely trip. We want pictures! Lots of reference photos, please!
Here we are- blurry but there!
August 1989.
St. Conan’s Kirk: A Captivating Architectural Marvel on the Shore of Loch Awe
Loch Awe is Scotland’s third largest freshwater loch, stretching for 22 marvellous miles through the wild and wonderful Highland landscape. It’s a sight to behold as you travel along its curving sh…
ourcrossings.com
They are Silver Ruby Satin extra small and medium. Paid a little bit more for these for the point and because of the bristles that can hold more water.
Off Amazon.
I haven’t tried them yet. Hopefully tomorrow. Here’s what I’ve got so far. Work in progress.I still have things to do on this piece. To change, to clean up and define. Gouache. Very fun using this medium, which is so different-how you can build up light over dark! I really encourage people to try this medium. It’s easier than watercolor. More forgiving and a lot of fun. Remember paints dry a little darker.
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