The Virtual Paintout took us to Zealand in Denmark this month. At first I followed the coastline and checked out the picturesque harbours: birds, boats, children -- but unfortunately always with overcast skies. So I moved inland and selected a sunny landscape:
"62 Sorøvej, Sjælland, Denmark" 13x18cm, oil on canvas (private collection, Brussels) |
The deadline for submissions was approaching yet I was determined to tackle something bigger. I thought I'd go back and paint a harbour but then ran across some springtime scenes with blossoming fruit trees. I was ready to go when I turned a corner and the season changed to autumn. The Google image said "October 2010" -- how appropriate! The light was just right -- casting long shadows of the trees that were starting to turn yellow and pink:
Link to reference photo in Google.
"Early Autumn in Denmark" 40x40cm, oil on canvas |
lovely piece !
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