There is just something about Shelley Smart's photos that draw me, and she so kindly gives me permission, when I ask, to paint those ones that call to me.
This is one of them. An amazing photo, taken at sunset of this lone bird gave me the opportunity to put it on canvas.
Thank you Shelley and I would encourage everyone to visit her blog, A Year at the Beach - her beach, seabirds and waves bring a lovely feeling of tranquility. But please respect her copyright!
43 comments:
Beautiful, Liz! You captured the scene perfectly!
Good job, Liz. Your "simple" painting requires much talent and thoughtfulness. I attempted a similar painting TWICE and wiped it off of the canvas. I will leave birds alone for a while.
At least the feathery kind of bird! ;-))
Ken B.
Excellent job with this, Liz. I am fond of silhouette photos and paintings.
Beautiful painting Liz!! The reflection is perfectly done! This would make a beautiful card.
Beautiful. Sometimes just a simple things turns out to be so dramatic. :-)
this is simply the pure beautifull...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Liz! So peaceful and beautiful! The reflection is stunning...such a solitary, but warm feeling! I painted one from my trip to Cali when I went to see my son and it was FUN FUN to do! Yours brought back such happy memories!
Awww, so nice! I don't think it's easy to paint a silhouette as nicely as you have! It is serene and lovely!
I want to paint some as I have many bird silhouettes that tempt me but I fear they won't be easy! But you inspire ME! Thanks, Liz! I am going to paint a photo a week from my Year at the Beach this coming year! (she said optimistically!)
And thank you for your kind words!
At first I thought it was the photo. It's lovely in its simplicity.
Jean
Hi Liz, lovely painting and I like your recent portrait work, too!
In answer to your question, no, there's no copyright on the 'sign'-- (how funny)! If it helps you stay focused, please print one off for yourself! In fact, I think I may make a link on my next post for people to print from.
une très jolie silhouette ! avec les
reflets dans l'eau, cette peinture est magique !! j'aime beaucoup !
bisous Liz
There are no words to explain the peaceful feeling that we get when we gaze at this painting.
The colors and mood all fit so perfectly into the splendor you captured. The reflection is perfect
love
tweedles
This painting has such a calming effect. I wish you could call it tranquil or something like that.
Shelly's photos are just amazing. Thank you for sharing the link. I hope your world cup plans are on.
Beautiful......
Benny & Lily
Beautifully painted serene image Liz! Congratulations on its sale also!
I agree... Shelley's photos are absolutely wonderful. And your painting is too... Obviously it drew in a buyer as well!!
Great work... congratulations.
You have captured that wet sand so beautifully! I can almost smell the sea air...sigh...
This is wonderful, especially the reflection in the wet sand! We have been in the middle of a snow storm all day long, and this beautiful painting just made my heart melt :)
So wonderfully captured and painted. Awesome!
Lovely reproduction! He reminds me of my "loner at La JOlla",, is he lost or is he just enjoying his solitude?
Love it. It is simple and wonderful. I recently took photos on vacation of seagulls reflecting in the water, I may have to paint those.
I love the puddling around the gull's feet. Congratulations on the sale. The new owner wil enjoy for a long time.
Thank you for sharing
those amazing work
Congrats to you! A job well done as usual!
I love this Liz, beautiful serene painting!
beautiful serene liz
i like how you broke up the surface by the shadow
Perfect broken mirror symetrie!
Beauty, made by Liz.
Beautiful and atmospheric painting, not suprised it is sold.
Sorry to be answering everyone so late!
Thank you Carol - so appreciated coming from you!
Birds Ken! You have so many round your feeders to choose from - go for it, and thank you dear friend.
Thank you Carol, I enjoyed this one.
You've given me ideas, thank you Hilda!!
Thank you so much Crystal!
And Laura, a special thank you too for such a gracious comment.
Hi there Saundra. Thank you, you always make me smile - such a great compliment.
Dear Shelley, I am so glad you like it, but would really love to see you start to put your work up as well. As you say, you have so much material to work from, it can only be good.
Thank you so very much Jean!
Thank you so much R! As I am in awe of your work, this means a lot to me. And I really think you should copyright that sign - it's perfect!
Dear Marty, thank you so much!
Special Tweedles, I love your beautiful comment. Thank you, you are special.
Hi there Prabal. As you may have gathered, I didn't make it to India! Had to let the Proteas go by themselves - hope they'll be ok!! Thank you dear friend for such a lovely comment.
Bless you Benny and Lily!
Hi Sheila, thank you so much special lady!
Thank you Marian. Shelley is just amazing - it was through your blog that I found hers and hopefully through this one that others will find her as well.
Hi Sherry - I know that feeling when I look at Shelley's pics. I live so close to the ocean and never seem to get there. Can just smell it occasionally.
Ah Claire, what a lovely thing to say!
Thank you so much Megha!
Hi Padmaja, I like to think he's really at peace with himself!
I hope you do get to paint them Barbara - you have such a wonderful style it would be great to see your interpretation!
Gosh Elizabeth, I got such a kick out of the sale! Thank you for the lovely comment.
Thank you Skizo for always visiting and being so supportive. I really appreciate it. And I love your very different work as well - so amazing.
Hi there Becky! Thank you dear friend.
Thank you so much Rhonda!
Hi Rob, and thank you! So appreciate your comments.
Baie dankie Willy! A great compliment.
Thank you so much Diana! Such a nice thing to say!
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