Old Farm #2

[MurrayG]

Hi Folks, I decided to try another version. The perspective feels better and maybe slightly more accurate.
Maybe a little tinkering but I think its pretty much done. Its a bit loose as it was done quickly..
Sennelier and Rembrandts on Pastelmat 24x30cm.

 

[Donna T]

I like this version as well as the first - maybe this one appeals a little more because of the curve in the track. The redness of the soil must have made an impression! I like how it's a bold part of this painting.

 

[MurrayG]

I like this version as well as the first - maybe this one appeals a little more because of the curve in the track. The redness of the soil must have made an impression! I like how it's a bold part of this painting.

Thanks Donna.

 

[Arnie]

Love the perspective of the curve, the way it leads the eye around into the distance, and the dry grass against the red earth. Beautiful.

 

[CaliAnn]

I think this is as lovely as your first version. I also LOVE that bold red curve!

 

[MurrayG]

Thanks Arnie and CaliAnn. It was useful to repeat. Even in this slightly bigger format it was hard to get the landscape close to what I remember. Its close, but being in portrait format to suit a book cover its hard to fit the scene. Well, not many left to remember the place now so I suppose artistic license permitting... it works

 

[Artyczar]

Another beauty! I personally like the first version, because of the perspective. They are both wonderful though.

 

[MurrayG]

Another beauty! I personally like the first version, because of the perspective. They are both wonderful though.

Hi Arty, thanks, always good to hear your thoughts.

 

[MurrayG]

I think this is as lovely as your first version. I also LOVE that bold red curve!

Hi CaliAnn, hmm well the track in the actual painting is "redish" but the camera overdid it. This time I used my camera rather than the phone, compare with the muted colours in #1. While the colours are more true in #2, there is a slight red shift that is apparent even in the field of oats. I did fiddle some more with trees and field and toned down the track a little, but only small subtle changes. I will photograph again in softer outside lighting as I think I am going with this version as the book cover

 

[MurrayG]

Hi folks, final with I hope slightly better camera photo.

 

[snoball]

Oh yes, I really like the perspective in this one. I just like the whole thing!

 

[MurrayG]

Oh yes, I really like the perspective in this one. I just like the whole thing!

Thanks Sno

 

[laika]

Nice work, MurrayG! The atmosphere of the painting is so fresh and clean.

 

[MurrayG]

Nice work, MurrayG! The atmosphere of the painting is so fresh and clean.

Thanks laika. Appreciated