The nocturne is the last lesson from the Magic Hours class. This simple scene is from the family farm. I've walked this way so many times at night. I felt the need to capture this peaceful place where so many happy memories have been made over the years. With nocturnes, the hues are mainly cool with a few warm notes thrown in. And the values, especially in the trees, must be kept very close. Hopefully, this will the first of many nocturnes painted at the farm.
18 comments:
What a lovely piece Janelle! It does feel so peaceful and even romantic!! Great work!!
Beautiful subdued and subtle effects here Janelle. The greens and blues are so seductive.
Beautiful, quiet, calm feeling of night. Your temperature contrasts are subtle yet perfect.
Janelle-
Really nice work! Great mood you've created here. I really enjoy painting nocturnes, and it seems you've found a great place to paint many more. Keep up the lovely work! -W
Janelle, i have often wanted to paint the dark and spent time examining the state of colours under street light or moonlight and found myself rather lost.
this is beautifully serene in moonlit cloak:) r.
Stunning work and what an amazing place to live!
You truly captured something so special here. And I love the title too...it's the name of our female basset and she's a treasure....as is this beautiful painting.
Manon, Thanks for stopping by. Thanks!
Sheila, I've been enjoying your latest flower series!
Loriann, I thought painting the nocturnes was the toughest of all. Maybe next time it will become easier:)
William, Thanks. Now I need to check out some of your nocturnes!
Rahina, Oh, I love that term, moonlit cloak. How poetic.
Liz, I wish I lived there, but it's my brother-in-law's land. But we stay over a lot. Thanks.
Kathleen - So cute that you named your sweet bassett Nocturne!
Debrosi - Thanks for visiting my blog!!
It's amazing...I must actually stay up and get myself out at night. You've inspired me (again, of course).
Your work has a very powerful feel- the images are filled with life and emotion. Wonderful.
Wonderful Janelle! You captured that beautiful nighttime feeling. I want to try a night painting now!
Very beautiful. It is reminiscent of October here in Canada. The colors, the early moon, the wonderful glow. I'm happy to hear that you are inspired to do a show of these lovely pieces.
Karen - Some of your night paintings from last summer were wonderful nocturnes. I often thought of you and Susan out there painting. Thanks!
Celeste - You're too funny!!
Rob - Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Appreciate it!
Neetzy - Maybe next time you're on one of your awesome trips, you can paint at night!
Catherine - I've been to Canada and the scenery is incredibly inspiring. Thanks!
I really like this nocturne... Great job.
I came here via FB and read your post about ebay. Looking forward to seeing how it goes..... Also... why ebay over etsy or ???
Hi Marian, Thanks so much!! I decided on eBay because I believe it reaches the largest audience. But it's always a gamble:)
My school-English is to much poor in words to express my deep sympathy for your Landscapes; and self-taught is topping it even...
OWWWW...Beautiful! The subtle effects are stunning!
Hi Fabio, Thanks so much. Maybe I can hope to capture the freshness of your watercolors!
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