River cottages

[Grampy]

This just popped up on my Facebook memories from 5 years ago. Acrylic on 16"x24"Hardboard.
Unfortunately I experimented with making my own gesso and after a while it started to peel off, so again unfortunately the painting no longer exists.
This is the River Skell with Ripon Cathedral in the background.

Thought it was worth a showing. Steve.

 

[Terri]

What a shame! Experimentation can lead to wonderful success but also a sad result. I'm sorry the homemade gesso didn't last because this is beautiful. I love the details throughout, especially the paint brushes in the side foreground.

 

[Sanlynn]

Sorry to hear this painting no longer exists, it’s a beauty, but at least you have a photo.

 

[Donna T]

That was such a nice painting! I’m glad you figured out the gesso problem so you don’t lose any more paintings.

 

[Grampy]

Terri, Sanlynn, & Donna, thanks for your kind comments.

 

[joe1It]

Is Wonderful

 

[Grampy]

Is Wonderful

Thanks Joe.

 

[snoball]

But it is a beautiful painting. Just make a redo.

 

[gbritnell]

It is a wonderful landscape! I guess all I can say is when varying from the norm it's probably best to experiment first. At least you have a photo reference should you start over.

 

[Grampy]

But it is a beautiful painting. Just make a redo.

Thank you Snoball,

 

[Grampy]

It is a wonderful landscape! I guess all I can say is when varying from the norm it's probably best to experiment first. At least you have a photo reference should you start over.

Thanks gbritnell, I have only my self to blame, it is so important to get the foundation right and it is not as if Gesso is too expensive.
More fool me.

 

[Artyczar]

What a special painting. Sorry it's gone.