Near Miss

[JJWilliamson]

Here is the large painting I've been threatening to post. It's 3ft X 3ft, oil on canvas and it drove me up the proverbial, although I am quite pleased with the result. The greys are bluer than showing but not by much.

Please click on the pic' for the full image.

Completed Kittiwake 16 08 2018 004 (resized 900 pix) POL.jpg (208.35 KiB) Viewed 5459 times

[Pauline]

WOW, WOW, WOW.
I absolutely LOVE it.
Anger in the form of water, turbulent and unforgiving.
The Kittiwake certainly did have a near miss.
That bird looks real
The clouds in the sky look real.
The waves are amazing.
This is now my new favorite

Now isn't that a great size canvas.
Bet it looks striking.
I'm guessing you will be shopping in Home Bargains again shortly

I have never used oils JJ.
You have inspired me to take the plunge.

This is great.
You should be really proud of yourself.
Water is not easy to do.
It looks like a photograph.
I am really impressed with this JJ.
Pat on the back from me

[David]

Dramatic! I like it.

David

[Macavity]

The super realism is most effective, dynamic...the bird is definitely in flight. Perhaps the pink cloud is a little too easy and flat? (I'm more aware of the paint there)

Good one to be sure.

best

mac

[JJWilliamson]

Thanks for the brilliant comments, Pauline. You always make me smile.

WOW, WOW, WOW.
I absolutely LOVE it. ...Yay!!
Anger in the form of water, turbulent and unforgiving.
The Kittiwake certainly did have a near miss.
That bird looks real
The clouds in the sky look real.
The waves are amazing.
This is now my new favorite ...So good to read all that. I'm blushing! You were right about the size btw, but I fell out with myself more than once. There must be about £200 worth of paint on this budget canvas, given the number of false starts I had.

Now isn't that a great size canvas.
Bet it looks striking.
I'm guessing you will be shopping in Home Bargains again shortly ...Yes, once I've recovered! The size is great and makes you feel like a real artist.

I have never used oils JJ.
You have inspired me to take the plunge. ...They take some getting used to and above all you need patience. However, if you can paint alla prima (wet in wet) it saves a lot of time. I find wet in wet great for backgrounds, and to some extent the middle ground, but the foreground often looks unfinished, although some masters would disagree with me.

This is great.
You should be really proud of yourself.
Water is not easy to do.
It looks like a photograph.
I am really impressed with this JJ.
Pat on the back from me ...I'll take a pat on the back any time.

Thanks for the great visit

JJ

[JJWilliamson]

Dramatic! I like it.
David

Thank you very much for the kind comments, David. Appreciated.

The super realism is most effective, dynamic...the bird is definitely in flight. Perhaps the pink cloud is a little too easy and flat? (I'm more aware of the paint there)

Good one to be sure.

best

mac

Pleased you liked this one, Mac. It's just that kind of streaky cloud, rather than the fluffy cumulonimbus. Thanks for the thumbs up and for letting me know.

Best

JJ

[Macavity]

Fair enough JJ. My comment shouldn't detract from my applause for this painting. And I do like the depth you have achieved on the line between sky and sea in the left of the pic.

best

mac

[lotus]

dear JJ

for me there is a surrealism
through the color scheme
that leaves the eye juxtaposed
to consider that the sea might be
snow capped mountains

and intertwined i see the outstretched wings
speaking like Icarus


very fine canvas

silent lotus

[JJWilliamson]

Thank you very much, Silent Lotus, for the thoughtful and very pleasing response to this painting.
I really like the way you've looked at the possibilities and attached your own interpretation. That's one
of the beauties of art, where each viewer can bring their feelings and impressions to the table, knowing
their interp' is perfectly valid. Much appreciated.

JJ

[Pauline]

There must be about £200 worth of paint on this budget canvas, given the number of false starts I had.

The size is great and makes you feel like a real artist.

I felt the same. It was like Whoooo. Look what I've done

..I'll take a pat on the back any time.

You deserved it JJ. This, for me, is a stunning piece.
What are you going to do with it?
Are you involved in local art groups?
If not then get involved.
Start taking part in local exhibitions.
Get your stuff out there.
You have built up a great collection of fabulous paintings.
I'm not stroking your ego JJ, I mean it.
Do something with your artwork.
Remember me when you are famous

[JJWilliamson]

Thanks again, Pauline, and sorry for the tardy response

Here's the final revised version to show the general scale of things. As you can see it's still drying on our kitchen table. Di keeps saying
"What the **** are you going to do with THAT"!

I'm still resisting the obvious reply.

You deserved it JJ. This, for me, is a stunning piece.
What are you going to do with it? ...Not sure, if I'm honest. I was thinking about hanging it on my bedroom wall. I've one going spare.
Are you involved in local art groups? ...No, not yet. Rochdale is my closest art group but they have a waiting list.
If not then get involved.
Start taking part in local exhibitions. ...I'll look into it because I keep dragging my feet. I feel as though I'm peeking over the sofa to see if they'll let me in.
Get your stuff out there.
You have built up a great collection of fabulous paintings.
I'm not stroking your ego JJ, I mean it. ...Thank you very much for that. I know you're honest so that means a lot to me.
Do something with your artwork.
Remember me when you are famous ...You'll be first on my list when I make my acceptance speech.

Thanks again for the very encouraging comments. Really appreciated.

JJ

Kittiwake 30 08 2018 002 (resized).jpg (174.64 KiB) Viewed 5375 times

[NotQuiteSure]

Hi JJ,
ditto everything that Pauline said.
Looks much better in this pic (and
the subtle arc of the ocean pairs
well with 'Infinity Pool' - made me
look closely for some signs of
wreckage).

Regards, Not.

[JJWilliamson]

Thanks for the very encouraging comments, Not. Appreciated.

I think I've got something of a maritime hat on at the moment, and the thoughts of painting the "infinity Pool" is just too delicious an opportunity to miss. Doesn't even have to be big. I could also write a poem to go with this "Miss", although Samuel T C has made a reasonable attempt in that department already.

Both very tempting.

Best

JJ

PS when did we go blue?

J

[NotQuiteSure]

Have to agree with you JJ, on both counts.
So, that's one new painting and one new poem then.
Good man! Chop, chop!

"PS when did we go blue?"
Assuming you're not referring to MirrorBall's "Euphoria Bleeds"
then see: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=23440

Regards, Not.

[Pauline]

Here's the final revised version to show the general scale of things.

Stunning
Told ya it was a fabulous size canvas. Small enough to house but large enough to make an impact.
JJ. I love your other paintings. I can see them in the background. Proudly displayed, and rightly so but...
C'mon, look at this magnificent piece...
There's no going back now JJ.

I truly LOVE this painting.
The colours, the atmosphere,the energy...

[JJWilliamson]

Thanks, Not and Pauline, for getting back to me. Appreciated.

Have to agree with you JJ, on both counts.
So, that's one new painting and one new poem then.
Good man! Chop, chop! ...I'm on it. Nearly.

"PS when did we go blue?"
Assuming you're not referring to MirrorBall's "Euphoria Bleeds"
then see: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=23440 ...No, not quite, Not. I meant the forum has turned blue, at least it has for me. The index page is as per, but the forums are definitely blue.

Regards, Not.

Here's the final revised version to show the general scale of things.

Stunning
Told ya it was a fabulous size canvas. Small enough to house but large enough to make an impact. ...Yes, you certainly did and you were absolutely right. I'll have to find an outlet, though, if I'm to continue with them. If Di sees me with another one, so soon after completing Near Miss, I dread to think of the consequences.
JJ. I love your other paintings. I can see them in the background. Proudly displayed, and rightly so but...
C'mon, look at this magnificent piece...
There's no going back now JJ. ...I'm DOOMED!!

I truly LOVE this painting.
The colours, the atmosphere,the energy...Thanks, Pauline. You're a star!

Best to both

JJ