Saturday, 21 April 2012

St Nicholas Church. 16x12 Acrylic


St Nicholas Church is at Chislehurst. Harry and I went over there two weeks ago and did a sketch of it, this is the result from the sketch with the help of a photo. It`s a 12th
Century Church. It stands in a big area of grass with some trees, and is opposite a lovely pub where we have been a couple of times for a meal. I`ll post a couple of shots of Harry and I there later.
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22 comments:

  1. Linda Roth21 April 2012 at 19:28

    Vic your landscapes are beautiful. One after the other are amazing. I particularly like the bird on high and your subtle greens, so calming. I'm envious of you and your painting buddy. How fortunate you are.

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  2. ann @ studiohyde21 April 2012 at 22:11

    This is such a lovely scene captured so well. I particularly like the warm glow you have given this, as though it is late in the day as the sun is setting.

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  3. hmuxo22 April 2012 at 00:15

    Oh my goodness, Vic!! This is definitely a favorite..although, I seem to say this a lot with your paintings. It looks like a photo! The greens are wonderful and the sky finishes this gorgeous piece!! Love it.

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  4. Victor Errington22 April 2012 at 10:57

    Hi Linda.
    Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I do love painting landscapes more than anything. Also I do like to add a couple of birds. Not only does it give it a bit of life, it also helps the compsition doesn`t it?
    Thanks again Linda and all the best.
    vic.

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  5. Victor Errington22 April 2012 at 11:03

    Hi Hilda.
    thank you also for your lovely comment. your paintings look like a photo Hilda, they are so lifelike. Again I say that I must visit your wonderful paintings. No excuse really except the time facter. Thanks again Hilda, and all the best.
    Vic.

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  6. Victor Errington22 April 2012 at 11:09

    Hi Anne.
    Thank you Anne for your lovely comment. Actualy it was about 11am. The Sun was shining on the Church as I have tried to depict it. thanks again Anne and all the best.
    Vic.

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  7. Giselle Vidal McMenamin23 April 2012 at 12:02

    So striking Vic. It reminds me of an Edward Hopper the way the lighting hits the side of the structure so wonderfully.

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  8. Victor Errington23 April 2012 at 12:58

    Hi Giselle.
    thank you for your nice comment. I`m glad that you like it. Edward Hopper, WOW! Thats a compliment, thank you. All the best Giselle.
    Vic.

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  9. jsicignano2.blogspot.com23 April 2012 at 21:01

    Vic my friend your work is breathtaking. I love the play of light and shade against the church. The various shades of green and the sky and cloud formation is nothing short of brilliant. Well done.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  10. Victor Errington23 April 2012 at 21:17

    Hello my friend.
    As usual from you a brilliant comment. thank you so much Joan. I have found out that if you really love a subject and you can`t wait to paint it, it turns out okay. Do you find this Joan? I hope you both are well. All the best my friend.
    Vic.

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  11. Page Pearson Railsback23 April 2012 at 22:35

    Vic...Your paintings have made huge leaps and bounds! These pieces are amazing. You and Harry work beautifully together..LOVE the cottages and each painting..really beautful

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  12. Victor Errington24 April 2012 at 09:56

    Hi Page.
    thank you very much for your lovely comment. My next aim is to reach your level of painting with your beautiful colours. all the best Page.
    Vic.

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  13. Kim VanDerHoek25 April 2012 at 01:10

    Looking good Vic! I like that the steeple isn't centered in the painting, I've seen that a lot and your design here is more exciting to view. Nice job composing the clouds to enhance the steeple too!

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  14. Victor Errington25 April 2012 at 10:05

    Good Morning to you Kim. 10.03 am here.
    thank you very much for youe comment. The rain is belting down here. Hope it`s much better where you are.
    All the best Kim.
    Vic.

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  15. nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelier25 April 2012 at 10:05

    I like the place it must be there a nice and confortable light and atmosphere, your works (all the last too) are so nice Victor, so louminous... full of fresh and light

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  16. John (JWJarts)25 April 2012 at 10:26

    Vic, this is fabulous. I struggle with darks and so I really appreciate the strong shadows in this which really makes the picture sing. The trees and sky are just wonderful. I like everything about this, very much. Kudos!!!

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  17. Victor Errington25 April 2012 at 15:01

    Hi laura.
    It`s lovely to hear from you. thank you very much for your nice comment. It is a nice area to paint Laura. All the best to you.
    Vic.

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  18. Victor Errington25 April 2012 at 15:10

    Hi John.
    thank you very much also for your lovely comment. You say you struggle with your darks, no problem John, I use Ultramarine, burnt sienna, a lttle Yellow ochre and a little of sap green for my dark greens. try it John, you won`t go wrong mate. all the best.
    Vic.

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  19. Lisa Daria29 April 2012 at 12:46

    I love what you are doing. It's a good combination of light and dark, particularly w/the greenery in this scene and the placement and handling of the slight curve in the road.

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  20. Victor Errington29 April 2012 at 13:21

    Hi Lisa.
    thank you very much for your nice comment. it`s much appreciated. I love your fresh colourful paintings. All the best Lisa.
    Vic.

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  21. sue greco1 May 2012 at 03:19

    Hi Vic,

    I tried to post the other night but it did not go through. I love your painting, and the fact that it is from the 12th century is so interesting. The lines of the church are beautiful as well as your landscape surrounding it. Well done, Vic.

    Sue

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  22. Victor Errington7 May 2012 at 18:05

    Hi Sue.
    I`m glad you like it. thank you for your comment.
    All the best Sue.
    Vic.

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