A few bits and pieces to share today'
I have been working on some more small wooden panels.
I have often wanted to put a small cottage,(or croft as they are called in northern Scotland) into one of my large canvas paintings. However they never seem to look right, so I thought I would experiment on a small scale.
These little panels are work in progress shots. the light was not to good so sorry about the photo quality.
The houses above are very reminiscent of houses built around a hundred years ago, the older crofts look like this.....
Skye has many beautiful little croft houses, this one is near the Skye bridge. If you look closely you can see the stones which hang from the thatched roof. The winters are harsh and the strength of the wind would blow un-weighted thatch away! I noticed in the corner of the photo which I took, a satellite dish. I was going to crop it out, but it made me smile, with the combination of old and new.
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| sketching in the sunshine |
I have been working for the past few weeks on a large canvas which I posted as my Summer of color entry this week. Miraculously the colours I used fitted with the theme. I get my inspiration from both photographs and outdoor sketching.
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| The island (Mixed media on canvas) |
Love the little croft panels, they are beautiful! Valerie
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous piece, Morag. We are so lucky to live in such an inspiring and beautiful place. Big hugs and have a lovely and creative week!
ReplyDeleteThese are just so lovely! Love the 'croft' in your painting...so rich in texture! These cottages feel so warm and welcome!
ReplyDeleteYour little houses are wonderful. I always enjoy looking at all of your paintings!1
ReplyDeleteYour paintings of the cottages are beautiful, Morag. I used to paint scenes and put weeds and grasses in the foreground as you have done. Both are really gorgeous. I think you are ready to add crofts to larger paintings, for sure.
ReplyDeleteit's always a joy to see your beautiful projects- along with glimpses of the Isle of Skye. Your small cottage canvases are just wonderful and of course I love your soc challenge scene!
ReplyDeleteMorag..thes are most spectacular and speak to my soul..my wandering spirit...very deeply moving and emotionally sparked for me.....the home/houses are such powerful symbols in life on so many levels..outstanding works! Amazing and deeply meaningful...wow!!
ReplyDeleteI also like to work small; for some reason it seems I can think better small. These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love your cottages...the color, texture! WOW LOVE LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Paint Party Friday!
Tam Hess
morag, these paintings make me smile! there's something about houses/cottages/crofts that's inviting - and mysterious. i can't put my finger on why i love them in paintings, but i do. and i love the photo of your painting outside... : )
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Love your little house painting...it's adorable and still to your style...so sweet!! The large canvas is amazing too!!
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Oh how beautiful! Those cottages are so picturesque, they look wonderful in your beautiful painted landscapes, your work is truly enchanting, such an inspiration!
ReplyDeletesuperb and I liked learning about the crofts
ReplyDeletethis is a fabulous post of work... those small panel paintings are simply lovely and the seascape was wonderful as well... what a great week's painting you have had...xx
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Are they in the same mixed media style as your larger pieces?
ReplyDeletethose small paintings are wonderful. And I really love the colours in your big canvas. It's a beautiful painting. Love the textured look...
ReplyDeleteThose house panels are so lovely - I love the quirkiness of those houses (which I see in the photo as well). I prefer quirkiness to perfect every time.
ReplyDeleteI am always so intrigued by your art. You have a such a talent and I am happy that you share your art with us.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
love these smaller pieces! My favourite is the second photo, you really get a sense of the croft hunkered down into the landscape :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the word 'croft' was used for all houses, I thought it meant a particular type. :) I'm glad to learn something new. I love the top picture as much as the finished ones, you could definitely put these in a big canvas painting, even at the size they are, as though they were in the distance.
ReplyDeleteIt must really windy there needing those weights on the roof! It's hard to imagine because when I was in Skye it was glorious sunshine all the time but I know this isn't the norm! Love the old and new!
Jess xx
Belated PPF greetings! I'm behind this week (as usual). Your paintings are so charming and sweet. Beautiful colors and textures, and of course, the subject matter is wonderful. I know what you mean about trying to go bigger. I used to always work big, but with collage, I can't seem to work on a large scale.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely miniatures Morag. Adore your cottages!
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle
Lovely small houses. Thanks for posting the photos of the unfinished ones, too! It's always so exciting to have a glimpse of the process.
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