Landscape Paintings

Hebden Bridge Mill

1 hour

This water colour painting represents the wild bohemian hippie commune of Hebden Bridge. Soft coloured pencil was used to highlight details in the line work. The yellow building in the mid ground compliments the purple sky and shadows which creates a dream like affect. Warm and cool colours such as purple and yellow create a contrast in temperatures.  The use of simple shapes creates a flat and abstract style. Both the green roof and worn textures in the brush strokes add a European Italian theme. The  mood of the piece  feels psychedelic but relaxed which represents the area well.

North Cliff Woods

1 hour

This water colour canvas painting creates the vision of the tranquility and spirit of a spring woodland path. A selection of varied brushes were used to capture the thick foliage and the soft landscape. The use of colour creates a calm and earthy tone that compliments the layering, the background consists of softer strokes while the foreground uses harder strokes to create the wild flora and trees. The soft brush strokes add a mystical element to the overall piece. The rugged path adds a harder texture that contrasts with the soft background, the path also helps direct the eye to the golden section.