Northern Lights Impression.

[Ern007]

Not one of my better paintings - never done this before. I am naming this an impression as I has made less foliage on the trees - To show the light through..

I took about six camera shots and this the only one on my easel - Was hard the others brighter but this seemed right,

[sassy59]

Very good indeed Ern. Xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank's Carole was difficult as I had brighter pic's but without the mood. xx

[Jaybird19]

I do like this one , i prefer the colour range myself to the more vivid ones .

personally I save the bright colours for some flower paintings.

my last painting was of thunder clouds in gibralter harbour from a photo taken a few years ago .

but there is a website that sends out a picture of some clouds every day . these taken by various members with explanation of how they have fornmed. worth joining as you get a cloud picture every day if you join, or alternatively a special once a month and that is free.

try it ------- cloud appreciation society

[Ern007 in reply to Jaybird19]

The others I took in better light were more vivid - Looked ok and in some ways clearer cut than this but the slight purple tones you can see in in this, could not be seen in the bright version.

Thank's I will check the "cloud appreciation society" out - One way I do clouds is you put random blobs of white on canvas and slowly drag the clouds into shape with an ordinary paint brush - Then add greys if needed . Thunder clouds are dramatic, I have never painted those, I paint clouds with seascapes.

I will check that cloud site out, thank you.

[Nula2]

Ooo that's lovely. Makes me feel cooler just looking at it. 👍😊xx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

thank you

[Souielouie]

😍😍💙

[Mavary]

It’s lovely.

[Ern007 in reply to Mavary]

Thank uou

[Handel]

Such a calming picture Ern. I know I'm fairly new to this forum but you really do make my day with your beautiful paintings/drawings. Thanks so much. Jan xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Handel]

Thank you for your comments - Glad you found calm in this one - I saw solitude which is kinda same. Take care, xx

[Handel in reply to Ern007]

😊 xxx

[strongmouse]

Looks good.

[Patk1]

The way you've caught the light is very good.luv the stars peeking through x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you - I called an impression as I left a lot of foliage off the fir trees, to let the light though. x

[Germantara]

It is good picture you don't give yourself enough credit its lovely

[Ern007 in reply to Germantara]

Thank you. I was unsure about this true -I took three photo's and one was more vivid but had lost the violet undertones - So I chose this as not as bright but more complete.

[winnabago]

I like your painting.

[Ern007 in reply to winnabago]

Thank you winabago.

[Threecats]

I’m liking your more restrained use of colour on this one, Ern. I think it’s just right for this particular subject, as is the way you’ve reduced the tree foliage to allow the light through.

[Ern007 in reply to Threecats]

Thank you - I was very unsure with this - I had two options one a bright painting, but with subtle tones missing like Violet.

My wife Anne liked the one I posted - You are spot on - I had to reduce foliage to bring life to the paining,

[Threecats in reply to Ern007]

Anne has a good eye 😊

[Ern007 in reply to Threecats]

She has but, not telling here

[BronchyBronwen]

I love the swathes of colour! And the contrast of the trees set against this, and the way you've varied the sizes of the trees with the little one in the middle. Thank you! 🙂🙂