As a complete and refreshing change from mountain scenery, Colin is now painting an almost abstract picture of water, with some sand martins gliding across the surface. This was inspired by watching them skimming over the River Wharfe a few weeks ago.
This is going to be a long (horizontal) painting – and there are several more birds yet to do. Not to mention quite a large expanse of water!
These photos are a progression – the first two were taken a couple of days ago, and the second two were taken yesterday.
Images © Colin Woolf
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Scott Marshall
cracking shots – so low over the water – incredibly I spent yesterday chasing swallows ha ha – small world
Jo Woolf
Thanks, Scott. It’s going to be a lovely picture. Good luck with the swallows!
tearoomdelights
That’s a very challenging looking subject, but of course Colin rises to the challenge admirably and is producing a wonderful result. Although I love his mountain scenes and game birds, it’s nice to see something quite different from his usual subjects. Sand martins are lovely little birds, and quite under represented in art, I think.
Jo Woolf
Thank you very much, Lorna! He is enjoying the change as well. I think the water is messing with his eyes though – I have no idea how he does it!
dhphotosite
Wow this is amazing and I can imagine how the water plays tricks on his eyes…it is with mine !
Jo Woolf
Thank you, David! Another bird is taking shape and Colin is making progress through the water!