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December Morning

19/11/2014

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"December Morning" - original watercolour by Glenn Marshall
I did a couple of painting demonstrations during our ‘Double Vision 2014’ exhibition. This is one of them and I was pleased with the way it turned out.
This is the second time I have painted this particular scene so I was familiar with the composition. The first time was as part of my ‘Inspirations’ series and was set in the height of summer. ‘Inspirations’ was a set of classes I ran where I invited students to explore the work of great artists who have inspired me. They included Turner, Constable, Pissarro, and Atkinson Grimshaw among others. They were not meant to be straight copies of course but it was an opportunity to try and work in the style of these great artists. It was fascinating to study the originals and try to work out their techniques. It was very inspiring for me and all the students who took part and our admiration for these masters only increased. This is based on a painting by the great Yorkshire artist - Ashley Jackson. He is the absolute master of the moors painting and was the first artist I watched on TV after my accident. He was my first and perhaps greatest inspiration so I owe him a great deal. I have been to his gallery in Holmfirth many times but always seem to manage to just miss him. Never mind it gives me a reason to go again and one day I meet even get to meet the great man. For the demo I worked from my original sketch for what was now to be a snowscape. I masked some areas and the sheep so I could work very freely on the rest of the painting. I wanted to capture the pale winter sunlight reflecting on to the snow on the road so simply allowed the colours to run down. The strong vertical telephone poles automatically lead you down the road towards the snow covered moors in the distance. I used just four colours which give the painting a nice harmonious look and once again the paint and the water did most of the work…just how I like it. I think this will make a nice Christmas card:
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If you do too please click on the card for full details. It's not a bad deal - you can mix and match individual cards and the more you buy the cheaper they become. Go on - have a look. Glenn
Take a look at my Winter Wonderland Gallery
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zooba kitchlew
22/11/2014 11:04:43 am

So great to know about you. Your painting is so lovely. Great inspiration for those who want to learn something new and different. My best regards

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Glenn Marshall
23/11/2014 04:12:14 am

Thanks Zooba - I'm so pleased you like the painting. I love watercolour as it is such a versatile medium. Glenn

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