In the first light
On the bridge
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tje meeting took place
Tag Archives: bridge
Autumn Walk
The wind blows
the rain spits and spot
a passing shower
by the river
a
walk with a
dog
Bridge On A Summers Day
By the bridge on a summers day with the hot sun and the sound of water nearby
J.M.W.Turner:Alnwick Castle 1829
This paintong by Turner chosen really beacause of the bridge but nonetheless the subject matter dramatic and sublime.
Tje moon as the source of light and the contrasts o light and dark bothof which could be said to be Turners trademarks as he was the master of atmoshere
Some JMWTurner Bridges
This painting of a Bridge by Turner is a lovely example of his work so full of interesting detail People by the river and the ruin on the hill are added things to look at whilst the bridge remains the central feature and it could be argued one of the main points for the painting.
Another bridge painting showing trees and and brudge people being less obviuse in this painting but
signs of man abound in the painting!
The Devil-s Bridge St. Gothard
Another bridge thogh a bit different from the previouse two a dramatic contrast indeed, The rainbow could be
a weather metopher for a bridge in that it links one end to another!
Where Am I Now? Progress Of A Painting
I am painting on a large canvass at the moment and its a much more physical process.The sis is 24x24ins,the results are are interesting and i have recorded certain stages with photos
Ghost Images appear I know I want trees!
More paint added still not really defined
Th painting is beginning to take more shape and wants to be beside a river I am happy with that!
A Country Bridge Study
Bridges are always fascinating to look at and are often situated in interesting places, They are a form of architecture and have a whole history to explore. Very often the centre od important communication links which goes without saying !
The Artist And The Bridge
The idea of this painting was initially the bridge but the artist wanted to be in it! I have cropped down to focus on the artist so the whole painting is not there but will show another day.
When I am sketching I find sometimes the what is in from can intimidate, so by looking seating myself away from the main source of inspiration and taking the occassional look a image can be made
Horseman Riding over The Bridge
The Horseman rides over the bridge in a hurry past the babbling stream
Sketch of Bridge abd Church
This image was from one of my sketchbooks showing my sketching style.
It is of a church and btidge in Gascony S.W France and was done on a painting holday a few years ago.
