My First Attempt at Using Oils - Landscape with Tree

[Schuee]

Thanks very much, ntl.

 

[Bartc]

I like your lively brush strokes and the effect they create. Very Impressionist!

 

[Schuee]

Thank you very much, Bartc. I do admire the impressionists.

 

[Nufocus]

First attempt?!? Very well done!!

 

[ams]

Penny, this came out very nice, especially if it a new medium for you. I like how you suggest detail but don't really fill it in. I like how some of the leaves in the tree are catching to light and the way the branches show through the leaves.

Anne

 

[Schuee]

Yes, Nufocus. i surprised myself after telling the teacher that I wasn’t any good at landscapes. Thank you.

 

[Schuee]

Thank you very much, Ann. The teacher liked the blue line above the hedgerow, which I don’t remember thinking much about when I painted it! I first noticed it when he pointed it out.

I’m looking forward to next Saturday’s day of painting with him again - we will be trying an impressionist landscape. I’m probably half way to that style, all ready.

 

[16ga]

The teacher liked the blue line above the hedgerow, which I don’t remember thinking much about when I painted it!

You mean the distant trees/hills?

 

[Schuee]

Yes, 16ga. That’s the one.

 

[Donna T]

I'm just beginning to experiment with oils and think you've done a great job - especially for your first ever oil. I'm used to pastels and being able to add lots of layers but with oils I can make a mess very quickly. I hope you'll learn lots in your class!

 

[Schuee]

Thanks a lot, Donna.

 

[Lazarus]

Nicely done. you maintain well the intensity of the brush strokes.

 

[Schuee]

Very kind of you to say so, Lazarus.

 

[Grapes]

Schuee, I like the tree as it is besides the tree is very well done!! The tree is not in the middle. Absolutely like this painting, it´s inviting and interesting. I like the movement by brush strokes everywhere and in the sky, but somehow overall look is very peaceful. Congratulations!

 

[Schuee]

Thank you for your comments, moscatel, they are much appreciated.

 

[Arnie]

I attended a class on painting in oils and we had a landscape to paint from a photo.

Here is my attempt. If doing this again, I would move the tree from the centre of the painting - I didn't think of this at the time.


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Next Saturday, I am attending another day class with the same artist, painting in oils, and the subject will be an Impressionist Landscape, and I’m looking forward to this.

Excellent first attempt. Like the drama in the sky and mood. Lots of interesting passages particularly in the square enclosing the building and tree.

 

[classic]

A great "attempt". I always loved to see how such broad brush strokes can create more or less clear shapes and describe well the reality.
It looks quite encouraging for someone like me, flirting with the idea to try oils

 

[Schuee]

Excellent first attempt. Like the drama in the sky and mood. Lots of interesting passages particularly in the square enclosing the building and tree.

Thank you very much for your comments, Arnie.

 

[Schuee]

A great "attempt". I always loved to see how such broad brush strokes can create more or less clear shapes and describe well the reality.
It looks quite encouraging for someone like me, flirting with the idea to try oils

Thank you very much, classic. Yes, give a go and I bet you will be surprised at what you can do.