Forss Mill
Falls at Forss Mill
Watercolour
25 x 36 cm
I've tried to paint this subject a few times before. Each time I've ended up over-working it because of all the detail. This time I concentrated on what interested me most, which was the waterfall, and tried to paint the rest as simply as possible.
The mill is no longer working, but fortunately it was acquired by the Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. They have converted the building for residential use, while retaining most of the original features.
The mill is no longer working, but fortunately it was acquired by the Highland Buildings Preservation Trust. They have converted the building for residential use, while retaining most of the original features.
So beautiful Keith.
ReplyDeleteThanks,I'm glad if some of the beauty of the subject comes across in the painting.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites. Love the water in motion, almost can hear it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paulo.
ReplyDeleteHi Keith!... What a nice fresh breath of Spring in this one!
ReplyDeleteA nice change of pace to have the subject "up front and centre"... tumbling into the foreground and out... Just like Spring does! Very nicely done my Friend! Love it!!!
Good Painting!
Warm regards,
Bruce
You did it! you managed to capture fresh watercolour painting at it's finest. The balance between loose and detailed work is perfect.
ReplyDeletegreat result keith
ReplyDeletegood to concentrate on keeping it simple
still plenty of detail to enjoy
This really is a wonderful painting Keith ... super!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bruce, Caroline and Rob.
ReplyDeleteI actually felt that I was painting more detail in the water than I would have done previously. I think I would have used more dry-brushing, but I'm trying for a cleaner, crisper look now, so I built up the water quite carefully.
Hello Ingrid. I enjoyed doing this one and I think it shows.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great one, IMHO, Keith. It is a win win situation for you and the preservationists. Nice to see !
ReplyDeleteStay well !
Hi Frank. Thanks for the comment - much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Simplicity always wins, ... you showed it!
ReplyDeleteYes that's good to always remember René.
ReplyDeletewell done
ReplyDeleteI would like to open a window on my blog to your
Thanks Shot 'n' Show, I would be happy for you to put a link on your blog.
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