September 26, 2016 Day 26 Rivers Converge, County Kerry

Acrylic on gesso board 6" X 6".

I toned this panel with Quinacridone Magenta. I'm wondering if that influenced me to go so dark or if the rainy day did that? It's gotten rainy and cool here all of a sudden. It's also allergy season for me, ugh. 

Four more days of Leslie's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. I will probably continue with my larger format work. I'm working on a two person Ireland themed show with my friend Barb.

September 10 - Day 10 The Yellow House in Kerry

Acrylic on gesso board 6" X 6".

I painted over the background hills three times before I got them light enough! I guess my brain wanted them darker. I think I still have too much contrast but maybe it's the foreground that is troubling? What do you think?

September 7, 2016 - Day 7 Kerry Along the Way

Acrylic on gesso board 6" X 6".

I was a bit rushed this morning I'm getting ready for a trip with my painting buddies. I'm preoccupied with thoughts of what to pack.

September 2, 2016 Day 2 Ladies View Two - 6x6

Ladies View Two

This I a a 6" X 6" version of a 30" X 40"  acrylic on canvas version of this same view.

Feb - 19 Ladies' View progress

I still have work to do on the sky and the foreground. I need to be careful not to get to nit pickie. I want the overall feel to be spontaneous.

Feb - 15 Ladies View, Continued work

I've changed the proportions of this view to suit this 39" X 40" canvas.

The drawing still isn't correct, it is evolving. I am not happy with the green colors that I've been mixing.Golden provides an on line mixer for their colors . I've spent a lot of time using that tool with some success. I just have to translate my findings to my palette.

Feb 14 - Ladies' View, Kerry, Ireland

Acrylic on canvas, 30" X 40".

Feb 4 - Kerry, May 28, 2015

This composition excites me because it is so dynamic. I've chosen a 30" X 40" canvas so my movements can match the energy.

Here is the work in progress.