Monday, 8 June 2009

Sunny Days

I have painted this scene from one of my holiday snaps of Rhodes. I quite like canopies and umbrellas, they make good contrast and create a splash of colour.


41 comments:

Charlene Brown said...

I love the way you seem to be able to imply people, with not a wasted brushstroke in the whole crowd. Are those Tilley hats I see? Nice to think there were some Canadians in Rhodes that day.

Caio Fern said...

oh beautiful ! what you did with the light , makes me feel like to be there taking sun ( it is winter here now , i am freezing , your work helps to warm up the room )

Desiree said...

Lovely as always!!

Mineke Reinders said...

Your work is very fresh and immediate. It reminds me a little of John Yardley, but you have your own style, of course. I'll be following your blog too, looking forward to the next painting.

Fernando Pena said...

Hi Trevor, very well done on this watercolour, painted "alla prima" smart brush stroke economy
Fernando

Sarah said...

Oh to be in Rhodes now that Summer's here! I can almost feel the heat. Your paintings are always so wonderfully atmospheric.

Arti said...

Wonderful piece, Trevor..the sun is so welcoming! And I envy the way you attempt and achieve such terrific crowd scenes...

FitFoodieMegha said...

Off course, Canopies, umbrellas are very bright and add colors to our work, I liked the shadow most..Well done! I would never dare to paint such art! :(

Jenny said...

Lovely! I can almost feel the blazing sunlight while looking at this.

/Jenny

Linda Hammelman said...

I like the placement of the yellow shirts and the minimal white-clad figure. Your composition is excellent as always.

Unknown said...

aaah..... You've swept me away to a beautiful vacation ....*sigh*

Trevor Lingard said...

I am overwelmed that such generous comments have been made. How luck I am to be amongst such likeminded artists.
I must thank every body most sincerly.

Mark Sheeky said...

I agree with the other posters. You really show the hot sun in this!

RobCarey said...

Wow, so much communicated here with perfect strokes and white space. Excellent piece, Trevor.

Trevor Lingard said...

Thank you Mark.
Your comments are much appreciated.
Regards

Trevor Lingard said...

Hi Rob
It is good to hear from you .
I hope you and your family are well.
Thank you again for your comments
Regards

Edward Burton said...

BEAUTIFUL painting, Trevor - very well balanced with a great sense of light. I love it!

Trevor Lingard said...

Hello Edward
Coming from you,. this make me feel good. Thank you for visiting again. I am honoured.
Regards

Fábio Cembranelli said...

Hi Trevor, I love the light here. We can feel the sun ...! Great work!

Thomas Sheridan said...

All superb watercolours Trevor. Bravo.

Trevor Lingard said...

Hi Fabio
Thank you very much.
My best wishes to you and your family

Trevor Lingard said...

Hello Sheridan
Thank you for visiting my blog and your comments.
It is good to hear from an Irish artist.
Regards

Anders said...

Hello Trevor,
A wonderful and balanced piece! The colouring is stunning.
/Ande

Trevor Lingard said...

Hello Ande
You are very generous with your comments.
Thank you so much.
Regards

Anonymous said...

I agree with the comments about how you captured the sunlight. Would love to see another of your demonstrations.
Jean

L.Holm said...

Another 'home run' Trevor. (wooops...you may not have that phrase in the UK).
It's smashing! Love the high contrast of sparkling light and cool fluid shadows.

CathM said...

Magical brushstrokes... you take us there :)

Trevor Lingard said...

Hello Jean
Thank yo kindly for your comments.
I shall be doing another demo clip soon. They are abit amaturish but at least they show some of my brushwork.
Glad you liked this one.
Kind Regards

Trevor Lingard said...

Hi Liz
Thank you for visiting again.
You always give me much encouragement. "You knock me for Six"...Thats english cricket!!!
Kind Regards

Trevor Lingard said...

Thank you Cath.
I very much appreciate your comments.
Kind Regards

BĂŁpp said...

Amazing work,
I saw all your work and I love your style,
congrats,
jan

James Parker said...

Been a stranger lately, Trevor... sorry. I've been prowling around your blog, and you have really been busy. Some beautiful artworks, here. And some interesting places and figures. Keep up the good work.

Paula Villanova said...

Wow, the feeling of light in this one is great!

Tito said...

Trevor, thanks a lot for visiting my blog. I'm following your jobs since several months and I am always enchanted by your style and the way you paint watercolors.

Vaso Mprataki said...

marvelous work...i really like your aquarellas!!they are so beautiful...i will look forward your blog.
greetings from greece

jsicignano2.blogspot.com said...

Hi Trevor,

What I love most about your work is your ability to capture the light. It's marvelous. Your composition, color and tones bring the scene to life. Excellent work Trevor. Now I will enjoy your video.

Victor Errington said...

Hi Trevor.
I was introduced to your blog by Joan, above. I could say a lot but
will stick with, Brilliant. So
masterful work Trevor. The way you do your figures is unbelievably
brilliant. How I would love to see
some Oil painting from you. If it was at all possible, they would look even better. All the best Trevor.
Vic.

ruma said...

The state that people seem to take their ease is handed down to me.

Denise SCARAMAI said...

fantastics effects in watercolor!
congratulations! great works.

SKIZO said...

I like your work.
Good creations

kanishk said...

Your work is very fresh and immediate.

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