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Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of the Scottish Highlands with our stunning print inspired by the serene beauty of Loch Linnhe. A vivid tapestry of colour and emotion, this piece captures the expressive essence of the landscape through a bold expressionist lens. As your eyes dance across the canvas, you are greeted by an expanse of water reflecting the majestic purple and pink twilight sky. Wisps of white and softer pink tones merge above, suggesting the gentle caress of clouds against a dynamic backdrop. Onlookers are treated to a symphony of contrasting shadows and light playing upon the rugged hillsides that embrace the loch, their dark silhouettes punctuated by moments of brilliant illumination where the dying sun's rays touch them. Stand beneath the broad brushstrokes portraying trees in a riot of autumnal colours - from fiery oranges to mellow yellows - standing as quiet sentinels along the water's edge. Their reflections waver on the mirrored surface of the loch, creating a dreamlike quality that blurs the line between reality and imagination. The foreground is a medley of cool blues and warm purples, with strokes of peach and pale yellow adding depth and texture to the shoreline. It's where water and land gently converse, giving the piece a harmonious balance that invites the viewer to ponder the tranquillity of nature. This print is a celebration of the raw grandeur of Scotland's landscapes, an emotional journey through the power of nature that is both uplifting and calming. A perfect addition to any space, it promises to transport the viewer to the serene banks of Loch Linnhe, to breathe in the fresh Highland air and bask in the enchantment of dusk's soft glow.

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'A Perfect Day' 11x14 pastel ©Karen Margulis sold Where does the water go? How much grass to put in? What to do with the foreground? These are all questions I ask myself when painting a marsh. There are many ways to deal with these issues but I find myself returning to my favorite technique for many of my marsh paintings. First I need to say....I only use my reference photos for a general idea or inspiration. That is the most important thing to remember. I don't try to copy what I see....if I want to change the course of the water I will. If I want to change the foreground...no problem! Here is my favorite technique for the foreground .... I try to keep the foreground unfinished and loose. My reference photo There is always a fine line when it comes to foreground treatment. How much detail to put in? I say I like my foregrounds unfinished but for me this means keeping it a bit mysterious. I may suggest some details...a bit of grass, a touch of water scumbled over those grasses. But my fear is if I put in too much detail the viewer may get hung up in this detail and not move into the painting. The goal is to invite the viewer into the painting....to come in and enjoy the whole thing. So how do I accomplish this? close up of water in the grasses....high tide Try wet underpaintings. In this painting I did an alcohol wash. This gave me a darkish mysterious foreground with some interesting drips. Leaving a lot of this underpainting showing is a great way to keep the mystery. Keep the foreground darkish. I avoid putting a lot of light or bright intense colors in the immediate foreground (especially near the edges of the paper.) Keep it simple. See my post yesterday for an idea about painting the grasses. Use workable fixative or alcohol spray. If you find you got too busy with your foreground...happens to me all the time! Give it a spray of fixative. The fixative will darken and fix the pastel. The next layer of pastel will now have some great texture. Watch your water! I try to avoid having a dense stream of water going off the page at the foreground...especially in the corners. Sometimes I like to let the water spill over at the foreground to appear as high tide or a wet spot in the marsh. (see close up photo)

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Capturing the ethereal beauty of Scotland's rugged landscapes, this evocative print transports you to the serene shores of Loch Maree in Wester Ross. An Impressionistic homage to nature's splendour, the image is resplendent with a stunning interplay of light and shadow that dances across the canvas, encapsulating the fleeting essence of a Highland breeze. At the forefront, a proud tree adorned with a russet crown of autumnal leaves stands sentinel, its vibrant hues contrasting with the subdued greens and blues of the surrounding foliage and water. The shoreline is rugged and untamed, with textured rocks and hardy vegetation leading your eye to the tranquil Loch, where the mirror-like surface reflects a tapestry of cloud and sky. The background is dominated by towering mountains, their majestic silhouettes softened by a veil of mist, suggesting the grandeur and mystery of the Scottish Highlands. Above, the expansive sky is rendered with dynamic strokes of white and grey, a testament to the ever-changing weather and the play of light unique to this corner of the world. This piece perfectly captures the transient beauty of Loch Maree, a gem nestled within the embrace of ancient geology and evergreen secrets, offering a moment of reflection for the viewer to get lost in the romantic wilderness of Scotland's iconic lochs.

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In this painting tutorial I show you how to paint a landscape as featured in the image above. This painting is inspired by a rural area in southern New Zealand. This painting features a rural landscape at the end of summer where the fields and hills are dry, the grass is yellow and the trees are casting shadows in the soft evening light. All good ingredients for a landscape painting.

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By Carrie Lewis in Art Tutorials > Drawing Tips Ever wonder what’s the most difficult—and most time consuming—part of a landscape to draw? If you’re like me, it’s the grass. Even if your composition only has a small grassy area, it can seem to take years to get it finished, and get it right. So anytime I find a different way to draw grass, I sit up and take notice. And since I know I’m not the only colored pencil artist struggling […]

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