Sunset from my mind.

[Ern007]

A simple painting tonight. A sunset from my mind, I have painted what I can see, I broke the rules as I did not want a total purple sea.

[sassy59]

Love the colours Ern. Very cheerful xxx❤️

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole. I went for colour rather than strict accuracy, xxx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

And why not…….its great xx👍

[Issy22]

Lovely painting Ern. A calm and peaceful place comes to mind , like a Caribbean sunset. Colours blend well together.💜

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you Issy22 - Just a simple wall art, Best to use imagination rather than a refence photo as not tied to set colours x

[Issy22]

It’s not simple it’s very clever and you have a talent for art and a good imagination. Well done 👍

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Thank you for your kind remarks Issy22

[Issy22 in reply to Ern007]

For your next painting can you imagine me with this weeks winning lottery ticket 😂😂

[Ern007 in reply to Issy22]

Ha Ha - If that would have worked, I would have been a millionaire by now. I will certainly try and imagine what what I know will happen. if that makes sense.

[Greenthorn in reply to Ern007]

Paint some numbers for all of us.🤪

[Mellywelly]

I feel a cocktail 🍸 coming on 😆

[Ern007 in reply to Mellywelly]

Oh have one Mellywelly - I had mine last night, well not just 1 .-)

[Greenthorn in reply to Mellywelly]

And see my comment!

[Patk1]

Beautiful and love the colours x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat. x

[SharonMcKnight]

Love the beautiful colors!

[Ern007 in reply to SharonMcKnight]

Thank you Sharon,

[Greenthorn]

I just woke up and went on the site to see this 'vision,' of yours! It is a most striking image Ern. What a choice of colour for the sky and I love the way it is kind of laid on diagonally. So the foreground is the sea is it? I thought it was a desert! The whole picture could be the front of a dessert menu at the Savoy Hotel, London. The more abstract your pictures, the more I love them. Bravo.

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Thank you Greenthorn. It is a sea but could be open to Interpretation as there is no coast.

The diagonal effect in the sky helped me choose the base colour, like the freedom of this type of art.

[Ambler58]

Very nice , love the colours

[Ern007 in reply to Ambler58]

Thank you Ambler58

[Nula2]

Great painting Ern, I love the way (in my mind anyway) the trees seem to be sharing a secret. Take care ❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you Nula2. - The trees very close could have given that effect. Not just the trees open to different description xxx 😀

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

🙂xxx

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

Hi Ern, system won't let me reply to the post this relates to but just want to say I'm sure the person involved will see the mistake they've made and return to us. Meanwhile please don't stop posting as we all love to see your paintings and want to be here for you with all of your difficult health issues. Some of which must take all of your strength (and more) to deal with ❤️xxx

[Dottie11]

Bring on the sunshine. Our garden waste bins are back in action. xx

[Ern007 in reply to Dottie11]

Well 20th March is the first day of Spring. xx

[Handel]

The sky reflection in the sea is perfect. What vibrant colours and gorgeous waving palm trees. That's a very relaxing painting Ern. The best things come from our imagination. Thanks so much for brightening yet another soggy day here in Birmingham!!

Lots of love and hugs. Jan xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Handel]

Thank you Jan - I love the freedom this type of painting allows. . Double amount of Lancashire hugs coming your way Jan xxxx

[Patk1]

I love the deep reflection of the sun,in the sea Ern.it brightens up the forum on a wet,windy day here x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you Pat - I liked painting this, a lot of freedom. Wet here also Pat xx

[Greenthorn]

Ern, I honestly think you could sell this image to a hotel chain or travel company.

[Ern007 in reply to Greenthorn]

Nice thought Greeethorn thank you. However does not belong to me anymore - Intriguing thought though.

[watergazer]

I love those colours Ern and the election in the sea x

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you watergazer , x

[Alberta56]

I like it. xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Chris xxx

[Alberta56 in reply to Ern007]

Your colours are so vibrant. xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you xxx

[winnabago]

Very nice mix of colors.

[Ern007]

Thank you winabago.

[Germantara]

Ern the painting has a calming look to it and the colours are fabulous I like it alot

[Ern007 in reply to Germantara]

Thank you Germantara...

[HelNel7]

I think what's remarkable about this painting is that, even though the colours aren't realistic, it feels absolutely like a real place - kudos to you, Ern! xx

[Ern007 in reply to HelNel7]

Thank you Helen - Unlike other sunsets I have done. this by contrast was abstract. xx

[HelNel7 in reply to Ern007]

Ern, may I ask who your favourite artists are? (I have a master's degree in art history, art is my absolute passion in life, and I'm delighted every time you post a new picture! xx)

[Ern007]

This is so hard. I have to give Dutch Artist 'Johannes Vermeer' a thumbs up for his paining 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' IMO better than the Mona Lisa. 'Van Gogh' I liked him ever since I followed a BBC series on him years ago, I don't like all his work, but what I do like sticks.

French artist "Claude Monet" I think I liked even more than 'Van Gough' Can't say I am a fan of 'Michelangelo' but he really was a master .

I have to mention Surreal Spanish painter 'Salvador Dalí' - Not all his work but some impresses.

I have been to the 'Pablo Picasso' is Malaga - I as impressed, but just for the moment.

I have not yet mentioned a UK Artist.

Scottish Artist 'Steven Brown.' Gosh can he used colour. He also is alive and going strong.

This is by no means complete and just to give you an idea.

[HelNel7 in reply to Ern007]

Thank you, Ern! I agree regarding Vermeer v Leonardo, I've seen the Mona Lisa in real life and I have to say I was underwhelmed.

Picasso was, IMO, a genius, but I can't say I really warm to his work on the whole.

I had to google Steven Brown. Honestly I prefer your work to his!!!

[Thinkhealthy]

wonderful - who care about rules ?

[Ern007 in reply to Thinkhealthy]

Thank you Thinkhealthy. I crated what I wanted, I think I am supposed to paint what I see, even in the mind.

[Threecats]

That’s lovely Ern. Love the colours and your “rule” breaking!

[Ern007]

Thank you Threecats - It's a bit abstract but that's what it took to get the effect I wanted and what my youngest daughter wanted.