Sunset Beach

16 x 12" Oil on Canvas

This was a challenge. I did attempt to warm the highlights in the foreground as Richard suggested but I am not sure this has worked.

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Comment by Cristina Mihailescu on June 8, 2015 at 1:39: Awesome!!

Comment by Silvana M Albano on May 30, 2015 at 11:51: Super Denis! And great critique too!!!

Comment by DENIS KING on May 28, 2015 at 17:07: Thanks for your comments Richard which are always appreciated Yes I agree the background would have been better with more yellow in the mix and more warmth overall to achieve the glowing effect.

Comment by Richard Robinson on May 28, 2015 at 14:11: Hi Denis, there's a lot working really well in this painting with just a wee adjustment needed to turn it into a real cracker. Your drawing is spot on, your shapes are nicely designed and the values are mostly perfect AND the brushwork is beautifully succinct. However... all that beautiful warmth in the hillside is not apparent enough in the background, which is looking chalky with too much white. When painting the hills back there start with a warm colour first like a light gray yellow ochre, then go from there, injecting warmth into the sky too and reflecting it in the beach and shallow water. THEN you'll have a complete glowing effect.

Beware those light diagonal sand shapes in the foreground that are creating a pattern of similar shapes. I would love to see this painting with those few changes made as I think it'll be outstanding. Great work Denis.

Comment by Lori Ippolito on May 25, 2015 at 13:41: Nice going..you're on the right track..I think keep trying to add warmer tones..looking for glowing warm light...keep in mind, I haven't tried this yet!!

Comment by Dorian Aronson on May 22, 2015 at 18:53: Yes this was quite a challenge and Richard made it look so easy! Ha! Happy Painting smiles to you :-)