"Somewhere in Ireland" was done in acrylics - not my favourite medium as you really have to add dollops of retarder to prevent if from drying too fast and thus getting that flat, dull look that I dislike about acrylics. You also have to add medium to the paint in order to give it a sheen as acrylics is water-based.But the painting is quite beautiful, despite all the additions. "Somewhere in Ireland" is a place that I imagined I would like to be... a quiet, tranquil little spot, 'far from the madding crowd' and possibly a great fishing getaway too!
The foreground and more colourful areas were eventually touched up with oil paints to give it a more brilliant and softer look.
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You say you painted this 'a long time ago.' I'm just curious. By chance did you actually paint it before you came to Ireland?
Hi Baker!!!
No, my friend! I painted this about 3 or 4 years ago! We were still living in a big town and this painting represents my idea of rural Ireland!
:-)
Ahh. Thanks.
:-) Baker!
It is a beautiful painting!
Oh thanks, Sandy... you are very sweet! :-)
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Peaceful,serene and beautifully captured.
Thank you Sadia... I appreciate the comment and the visit!!
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