I always take lots of photos when I’m out and about especially when you catch a day with good light! I took photos of Portrush Harbour where I used to live one sunny Autumn day. The North Coast of Ireland seems to get a light all of it’s own! I stock pile oceans of photos as possible reference to work from, or just ideas.
I pieced together a couple of photographs to create a panorama which is what I worked from.
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The finished painting…’Portrush Harbour’ 27″x19″ Pastel on velour |
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Rubbing it in until smooth |
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I’ve used a dusky blue for white buildings which are in shadow. |
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It’s just a case of patience now! I’ve got my colours all in front of me, I’ve just got to methodically get round the whole harbour and make sure that the buildings and their reflections line up. |
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A close up of a small area showing the lovely spongey texture of the velour paper. |
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Beautiful… exactly as I remember it. I was born in Portrush more than 65 years ago. Your painting brings back many happy memories. Keep up the excellent work, Emma
Thanks Ray, much appreciated.