Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Red Top. 12x17, oils on board.


I did this painting from a photo that I got from the Internet, Photos for Artist`s. I think it is in the Lake District. I`ve added a few things of my own, like the cyclist and a couple of figures. Also I made the sky different to the photo.
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12 comments:

  1. Unknown4 October 2011 at 19:17

    Lovely scene Vic and beautifully painted too! Looks like it may be the Lake District to me too - all those lovely white and light coulored stone cottages. Best wishes Vic, Michael.

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  2. Victor Errington4 October 2011 at 19:46

    Hi Michael.
    Thanks for your nice comment mate. Yes it does look like the lake district doesn`t it. There is a sign there but I couldn`t make out the writing on it. I`m off out again tomorrow over to my old haunts, a place called black Heath. It`s a vast area where a lot of Football is played. Also Houses dotted about amongst Trees etc`. Thanks again my friend and all the best.
    Vic.

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  3. Linda Roth4 October 2011 at 20:42

    Adding figures to a scene adds life to the painting. I like it. I like that you broke up the blank sky with some cloud activity too.

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  4. Victor Errington4 October 2011 at 21:16

    Hi Linda.
    Thank you very much for your comment. Where ever I can, I will put a figure or two, I love them in a painting. In the photo, the sky was a very pale blue, almost white. That is why I put the clouds in just to put some drama! in. Thanks again Linda and all the best.
    Vic.

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  5. jsicignano2.blogspot.com6 October 2011 at 19:18

    Beautifuly painted my friend, you are great at adding people. I am so happy to see you posting so often, you are definetly an inspiration that it's time for me to get cracking.

    All the best to you
    Joan

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  6. jsicignano2.blogspot.com6 October 2011 at 19:20

    Hi Vic,

    Just posted a comment I hope it went through.

    If not I will post again. Take care my friend.

    Joan

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  7. sue greco7 October 2011 at 02:52

    Hi Vic,

    I always like paintings of street scenes. I particularly like your figures, especially the cyclist. Your figures always have good movement.

    Sue

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  8. sue greco7 October 2011 at 02:55

    Hi Vic,

    I find street scenes are interesting subjects. I particularly like your figures, especially the cyclist. Your figures always have such good movement.

    Best to you,
    Sue

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  9. Victor Errington7 October 2011 at 10:29

    Hi Sue.
    I`m glad you like it. As I said, it is dramatically altered to the photo. Thank you Sue and all the best.
    Vic.

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  10. Victor Errington7 October 2011 at 10:57

    Hi Joan.
    Thanks for your lovely comment my friend. I really enjoy doing the drawing with my brush in this type of scene. I always find it a challenge. Glad to see you back Joan. All the best.
    Vic.

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  11. hmuxo7 October 2011 at 12:17

    What a wonderful painting, Vic. I love the buildings and I love how you added the man on the bike! It just added to this beautiful piece.

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  12. Victor Errington7 October 2011 at 13:35

    Hi Hilda.
    Lovely to talk to you again. Thank you very much for your comment. I was rather pleased with how the Cyclist came out. I think it is the first time I have painted a Cyclist. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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