On Calm Water

30 cm x 50 cm, Oil, Pleinair

Two days after painting it, i consider this my best painting yet. It has something that all my others don't have, more personality, something this photo does not really tell. I do not know what it is exactly but I am sure if you where standing next to me here, most of you would agree. It does have its flaws, too careless with the suggestion of the details.

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Comment by Thomas Ruckstuhl on July 3, 2015 at 10:04: Thanks a lot Manneherrin!
On bold paint application... it has been better since i learned from Thomas W about his palette size... huge. Found his advice crucial...

Comment by Manneherrin on July 3, 2015 at 4:16: Free and loose bold strokes! Something I definitely need to work on. You nailed this piece! well done. Sharing on twitter.

Comment by Thomas Ruckstuhl on June 29, 2015 at 10:38: Thank you Silvana!

Comment by Silvana M Albano on June 29, 2015 at 7:31: Great Thomas!!!

Comment by Thomas Ruckstuhl on June 28, 2015 at 22:09: Donna, Tomas, Ian, Glenys .... Thanks a lot!!

Comment by Glenys Jones on June 28, 2015 at 16:25: Oh WOW, that's about all I can say about this beauty!

Comment by Thomas wezwick on June 28, 2015 at 13:19: A beautiful painting!!!!!!!

Comment by Donna Quesada on June 28, 2015 at 9:02: Very nice! It has a loose feeling, not over worked. well done.

Comment by Thomas Ruckstuhl on June 28, 2015 at 8:09: Wow, blows me away to read your comments, like Laura I enjoy all! Than you all very much, in particular Lori and Michael for the thought on specific aspects of composition. I think in pleinair painting a fully thought strategy to good composition is virtually impossible but can only obtained by training the eye. For this it is important to have a proper analysis and discussion after it's done. Thanks a lot!
To add my own thoughts: i think i missed a chance to get a clear dominent value by not reducing the level of those trees in the very back. With more sky the scene may get more depth and calmness.