A couple of weekends ago I visited Bath to take a closer look at the Roman Bath which is my nominated subject for the Bath Prize. It was a dull day. Though inspired by the building and its possibilities, the sky was grey, the light poor. I noticed a couple of statues standing well above the building line and decided to make one of these a feature of my painting. Using the photos I took on the day and some extra references I researched I've composed a picture which captures the statue as a dominant element, but also the condensation rising from the warm water and the warm sun-lit facade of the cathedral behind. I've never before painted a picture that wasn't alla prima, so going back to a painting three days in a row was an interesting experience, though it didn't actually take 3 full days to complete!
Oil on canvas 35cm x 50cm
Very nice work Ian, great atmosphere. Best of luck with the prize!
ReplyDeleteThanks Graham, If I get to the exhibition phase I will be satisfied, as this is my first entry!
ReplyDeleteNice one Ian. I live in Bath and I can tell you you captured this place very well. Best of luck for the Bath Prize (but yet not too much because I'm also in!;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie. You've got some excellent paintings in the competition yourself. I particularly like your 'reflections on the river' painting. Your judge of the sky's and river's hues and tones are exquisite.
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