Oil on hardboard 8" x 8"
Tudor windows are amazing. As far as I know each small diamond of glass was cut separately and then they were all leaded together. Over the centuries the individual panes have shifted a little (or maybe they were like this from the start?) so you don't get a flat surface over the whole rectangle. This means that each adjacent small pane of glass can easily be reflecting completely different things, so they appear blue, green, ochre, depending on their angle. It was tempting to paint each one individually but I managed to resist. The strongest sunlight is coming in at the top right hand corner and shining onto the ornately carved chair.
This is glorious, Sheila. The light through the windows is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNice work on both of these, Sheila. I like how you've handled the architectural forms, something that could easily become dryly rigid and boring. You've managed to retain the feel of accurate structure within a refreshing looseness of handling.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dar, it was such a wonderful day and very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Don, yes the architecture is quite demanding. It's almost shouting "hey, get me right!" but I did want to capture the feeling around the whole scene so your words are very encouraging.
ReplyDeleteLooks very old master - your craftsmanship is superb.
ReplyDeleteThank you Olha for your kind comments. I have just looked at your blog and your paintings are fascinating; are you from Ukraine?
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Sheila. You did a wonderful job on the windows and created a real sense of the space. You were obviously able to infuse your painting with that strong visual impression the place made on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane and Deborah. Hope to put some more up soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, amazing light! And so authentic! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKisses, Sandra & Igor
Hi Sandra and Igor!! Great to see you here and thank you for visiting the blog. I wish you could have seen this medieval/Tudor Hall, Sandra, you would have loved it!
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