Two winter landscapes.

[E.J.H.]

I painted some winter mountains.

The first, which I put in a cheapo frame (very much not how to do it ; no framing mat...) is on a peninsula I drive by a weekly commute.

The second is the view from our farm, the other side of the fjord. Both were mainly done from photo's I took with my phone, for the second one I went and looked at it live from tbe window (demi plein air)

Fabrianio Artistico paper (100% cotton)
A very restricted palette, prussian blue burned sienna and yellow ochre ,(my iron
palette.)

I like the second one better. Not so sure about that first one, might bin it and try again. A photo at a different time of the day so there is better lighting. This came out too flat I think.

 

[CaliAnn]

Both are great - but that second one is superb! Beautiful painting!

 

[NedL]

Even if it might not be what you intended, I like the first one because that "flatness" emphasizes the "graphic design" of the 4 parts. Also I like the sky, the color of the water, and the harmony between them in the 1st one.

 

[E.J.H.]

Thanks voor your lovely comments CaliAnn and Nedl, much appreciated!

 

[Artyczar]

I love both! I really like the style of how you painted them, and I suppose the second one features the style more in comparison. However, I think they both can stand on their own. I really love them. VERY well done!

 

[KreativeK]

Both are winners in my book and anyone who can do an impressive winter landscape like this deserves a pat on the back. Colors are so clean and dynamic and the subject matter is excellent.

 

[E.J.H.]

Thanks Aiyn and KreativeK for your kind words, does wonders for my self confidence!

 

[KreativeK]

You're welcome! I think we all need a pat on the back from time to time.

 

[Jo Castillo]

I agree, I like both. I like the rich dark colors in the first. The second is serene and lovely. No bin needed.

 

[Triduana]

I like them both as well. I quite like the straight lines in the first one and really like the foreground. I really like the light on the snow in the second one.

 

[joe1It]

wonderful job

 

[classic]

I love this almost minimal style
Your restricted palette is very interesting. I guess the paper is white, and the light red tone comes from the photo camera and lighting.