Although I work in a realistic style
the abstract elements of any project
are uppermost when choosing
how to interpret a subject.
Here the morning mists
were lifting over a wet marshland
leaving the dead trees
in stark contrast
to the surrounding wetland.
In this second watercolour...
again the subject is old trees.
The dark and moody oaks
line a roadway
against a background
of filtered light and
youthful undergrowth.
In the first I concentrated on keeping the background
loose and airy as a contrast
to the twisted and stark, dead willows.
In the second
there is a less obvious contrast
between the old oaks
which are almost overwhelmed
by the lively background.
The overall pattern is held in place
by the direct roadway
leading into the distance.
Setting compositional challenges
brings an extra dimension
to your interpretation of a subject
and is the beginning
of developing a personal style.
