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Monday, January 8, 2018

A Red House on a Field

Whilst doing research on a new project, I enjoyed a landscape. An old house or a forsaken one on an open field is very appealingI always look at this spot from a car and wanted to sketch it. I sneaked into the field from a broken fence. Ants bit me. Only soft breeze talked to me. A quiet and rich afternoon.... I've realised that all my favourite landcapes have something moving such as waves and winds. I was very much aware of the breeze in this work. Technically, I enjoyed this sketch so much. 
Wash, a focal point and a composition, I'm learning. I used a dry brush technique on the little hut to show a rusty roof. A little bit closed up work, below, did not turn out as attractive as the first one. Anyway, I always learn something from every try and move forward. 

As if that sketched spot were left over from construction in busy Sydney. I want to collect such pretty "spots left over" from development and use them for my picture book illustration. 
Another lesson, "Draw it, if I want to draw!" Reluctance will kill a chance. She who hesitates will lose the opportunity. 
I feel like enjoying landscapes and washes more in 2018. 
Friends, Happy Painting! 



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18 comments:

  1. Two beautiful landscapes, Sadami, but I prefer the first one also. I can almost feel the soft breeze.
    Broken fences & biting ants - the story made me smile at your determination.
    And thanks for sharing these important lessons. Great post!

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    1. Thank u very much, Chris! You know the techniques more than me. I admire you. Keep up your wonderful work. Best wishes, Sadami

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  2. Beautiful landscapes, Sadami! I can feel the breeze! (not the biting ants :) )

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    1. Thank u, Judy! When you come to Sydney, let's sketch together. Please take care and first of all, gain the full recovery. Best wishes, Sadami

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  3. Dear Sadami your landscapes are beautiful. They remind me of long lazy summer days and I can almost detect smell of meadow flowers.

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    1. Thank you, Agnieszka! Come over and let's sketch together. Please take care not to catch a cold in a cold winter. We're in more than 40' yesterday!Cheers, Sadami

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  4. Muy bien Sadami, pintar en el campo es una delicia, a pesar de las moscas, mosquitos, hormigas y otros animalillos, porque todos ellos, forman parte de la naturaleza.
    Me gustan esos cielos que has pintado. Bravo!
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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    1. Muchas gracias, Joshemari! Australia tiene una hermosa naturaleza. Ven y disfrútalo conmigo. Mis mejores deseos, Sadami

      Thank you very much, Joshemari! Australia has a beautiful nature. Come and enjoy it with me. Best wishes, Sadami

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      Very well Sadami, painting in the field is a delight, despite the flies, mosquitoes, ants and other animals, because all of them are part of nature.
      I like those skies that you have painted. Bravo!
      A hug.

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  5. Great painting, Sadami. I can feel the breeze but thankfully not the ant bites. It was 40 deg when I left Sydney and -5 deg when I arrived in London (after 3 months in Harrington Park, Sydney)

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  6. Thank u very much, John. I hope a wonderful and safe trip. Kind regards, Sadami

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  7. How lovely, Sadami. I really love the look of the wild flowers and grasses in the fields. To see unmanicured areas like that brings joy as it is a gentle reminder how life goes on even when no one is looking.

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    1. Thank u very much, Carol. Indeed! Mother nature reminds us of the divine existence. I hope you'll have a wonderful 2018. Best wishes, Sadami

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  8. I like both landscapes but do feel the top one is more open and fresh - love the clouds and skies you do.

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    1. Oh, Rhonda, thank u and enjoy your own holiday leave! Cheers, Sadami

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  9. Both of them are beautiful but the first one has so much depth in it. Fabulous.

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    1. Oh, thank u, AK. You always encourage me. Best wishes, Sadami

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  10. Dear Sadami this piece speaks to my heart - so beautiful. I think more a painting than a sketch. Glad to read you will be doing more landscapes in the coming year. I will be looking forward to seeing them. Hugs!

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    1. Thank u, sweet Debbie! Very happy that you've recognised this work as a painting. Yesterday the work reached the step mom. The lady is so happy. I'll keep up with landscapes. Hugs, Sadami

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