All I wanted for Christmas was a set of oil paints, as I wanted to try painting in oil. The above is my first try (at oil, real clouds, and an ocean sunset). I painted it wet on wet at one sitting. I know it's not a masterpiece, but I am happy with my first try. The first several months I tried painting landscapes in acrylic, I never produced one thing that could be called even decent for a young child. I am excited that the first oil painting I did at least looks like a landscape. This was painted from a photo, and yes the clouds were even more unique than what I painted.
I like it - the pink of the sky and the green landscape is a beautiful contrast. You captured the light rays of the sunset perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThe light is incredible, and the reflection of the clouds, so well done! It must be great to try oil (on my to do list, somewhere in the future!). It's a great first try!
ReplyDeleteI agree - it's a wonderful first try. I hope you had fun doing it! nancy
ReplyDeleteThis looks very good for a first try. You should be happy with it.
ReplyDeleteThe colors, the clouds, the sun's reflection are truly interesting. Have fun with your new paints!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job! I like the dabble effect on the water.
ReplyDeleteI love the clouds....way to go, you go girl!
ReplyDeleteThat's a real good start ! Beautiful colours !
ReplyDeleteI think it is lovely and the color palette amazing. I am getting the itch to break out the oils again myself.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is your FIRST oil painting?? I bought water-soluble oils last year and haven't even tried them yet! Fear, maybe? Dunno. But, I think you've done a wonderful job! Those clouds are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou should be pleased! This is wonderfully painted and I like that sense of light it has.
ReplyDeleteHi Ramona,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog ; ). Your sunset is lovely--very nice for your first go. I just got some water soluble oils and have been a little afraid to try them, but you have given me inspiration to go for it! Can't wait to see what you paint next~~
This is glorious Ramona! I feel the sense of joy and elation when I look at this painting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Ramona! The colors are wonderful- you did a great job. I hope to try oils someday- you've inspired me. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteHi Ramona! I really like your art, sense of colors and how you are experimenting with different media. I can hardly believe this is your first oil painting! Beautiful. Look forward to seeing what else you paint.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my art, I am so happy to meet you!
I think this has great style - a unique and yet very successful color combination. I like the way the light radiates at the top & most importantly: How those clouds dance! Wonderful job! The feeling of joy just leaps of this work!
ReplyDeleteRamona, this is a nice start. You can even play with more colors! Well done!
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I have also started experimenting with oils recently - though I haven't wated to share any of my results yet. Well done - be interesting to watch your progress.
ReplyDeleteGreat job for a first try! Can't wait to see how your oil paintings develop.
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