30 Day Challenge #27 - Surfs Up

                                                                         Surfs Up
                                                                             5"x7"
                                                                  Pastel/Sanded Paper

Ok, getting to where I am counting down the days now, only 3 more to go for 30, 4 if you want to do a pictures each day of the actual month.  Since we are cold guess I am thinking of the tropics and waves came to mind.  Trying to capture the light reflecting through the wave.  This was also about using colors I don't normally use.  Since I don't do a lot of landscapes I don't use a lot of greens.  Am going to change that at some point, so today might be the start.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great painting week.

Comments

Tam Foree said…
Nice reflections in your water. Lovely colors! Great movement!
January 27, 2015 at 10:08 PM
Jane said…
The light through the waves was the first thing I noticed, so I think you really caught what you intended to , well done !
January 28, 2015 at 3:25 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
this is lovely - I like the sense of movement and the colors go well together.
January 28, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Tam again colors I don't usually use and a subject I have't done, but that will change as I lie this movement a lot
January 29, 2015 at 5:36 PM
Nelvia said…
It has a bit of an unusual shape, think I will turn it to horizontal format and try again. Find more references like this. I love the timelessness and the power of waves
January 29, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Nelvia said…
The trying to do movement is a new thing for me, trying to be less static even in my portraits. Why I think abstract backgrounds work so well o,add some excitement without taking the focus
January 29, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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