Lost Bridge...scratch board.

[Martin Wilson]

Originally Posted by sunnydale

Again, a lovely piece of work Martin. So effective and love the detail on the bridge.

Thank you very much Sunnydale for your comments, the Bridge has worked well but it is a little out of perspective with the rest of the picture, but as a bridge it has worked well as you have said.
Thanks again and appreciate your comments. Take care.

Martin

[PMG]

Originally Posted by Martin Wilson

Thanks Pauline and quite so, as the failure of the bridge shows I got the perspective totally wrong there as in so many things in my work, but the trees I am happy with. Thanks again for your comments Pauline and as always they are appreciated.
Take care.

Martin

I'm not sure its the bridge - I think its the difficulty of making the bullrushes stand out in the foreground - and cos I haven't a clue what I'm talking about - I have no idea how I would deal with it!! But I can see the pic in three parts, the bullrushes and grasses, then a step backwards the first tree and the bridge, and lastly the second feature tree and lastly (and thats four levels) the trees in the distance ......... Mmmmm ....... thinking about it is making me want to have a go - I know - I know - I keep threatening to get my gear out then life keeps overtaking me - but the day when I may be able to do some artwork is approaching slowly - but it is coming Anyway Martin you keep doing your splendid pics

Pauline

PS Edit - just having had yet another look at it - I like it! - but I realise my mind thinks its a bit spooky - and then Billy Goat Gruff comes to mind and trolls crossing bridges and cos its 'lost' if you cross over it then you will enter another world where you are lost .......... see what I mean - I like it - it makes stories and pics in my mind - and good art is supposed to do that?!!!!

[ellen h]

Originally Posted by Martin Wilson

Thank you Ellen for your comments as always appreciated
Thanks again and take care.
Time for you to show some of your work Ellen.

Martin

I am working on it Martin
ellen

[Hedge Witch]

Nice one Martin. This subject lends itself to a medium that suggests night time, moonlight etc. Bridges often seem to be associated with folklore and the spirit world. There is something mysterious about your artwork - I like it!

[Martin Wilson]

Originally Posted by Hedge Witch

Nice one Martin. This subject lends itself to a medium that suggests night time, moonlight etc. Bridges often seem to be associated with folklore and the spirit world. There is something mysterious about your artwork - I like it!

Thank you very much indeed Hedge Witch, maybe you will enjoy my latest one that will be up soon.
Thanks for your comments appreciated. Take care.


Martin

[Ruth Daniel]

Well I love it Martin.....the bridge looks as if it should be old and crumbled to me.......as HW says "magical",well done!

[juliejam]

I remember you showing me this Martin while it was only party finished on our trip to Ashridge..I did point out to you a few things that i thought didn't look correct..all of these have been pointed out by other members...But I would agree totally with Pauline that a drawing of this scene before hand would have helped with the preparation , especially the perspective, which in this kind of Art work is essential...of course Martin this is just my opinion..

Moving on ..Im looking forward to seeing your next piece of Art work very soon...inspired from one of the photos taken at Ashridge i believe..

Julie

[Martin Wilson]

Originally Posted by juliejam

I remember you showing me this Martin while it was only party finished on our trip to Ashridge..I did point out to you a few things that i thought didn't look correct..all of these have been pointed out by other members...But I would agree totally with Pauline that a drawing of this scene before hand would have helped with the preparation , especially the perspective, which in this kind of Art work is essential...of course Martin this is just my opinion..

Moving on ..Im looking forward to seeing your next piece of Art work very soon...inspired from one of the photos taken at Ashridge i believe..

Julie

Yes and Yes Julie you did but by that time as you know it was and is too late to do anything about it, apart from take in all that is given to you and learn from experience. But I do agree and said so myself, half the battle is one when you know you have messed up the other half is when you do it again better.
Thanks for your response Julie it is as aways appreciated honest and to the point.... the best way to learn I find
Thanks Julie Jam.

Martin

[PMG]

Well there is one other thing to remember - sometimes its nice to get lost in a peice of work - its 'learning on the job' so to speak - warts and all - its also a release of raw talent and an expression of what goes on 'inside'.... this from one who knows that she spends too long on the pre planning stage and as a result often ends up with work that looks contrived - instead of artwork - a free expression of talent that has been allowed to roam ......... and been enjoyed in the creation.... one of these days soon I will come back to my roots and pick up a pen and and brush........

Pauline

[Martin Wilson]

Originally Posted by PMG

Well there is one other thing to remember - sometimes its nice to get lost in a peice of work - its 'learning on the job' so to speak - warts and all - its also a release of raw talent and an expression of what goes on 'inside'.... this from one who knows that she spends too long on the pre planning stage and as a result often ends up with work that looks contrived - instead of artwork - a free expression of talent that has been allowed to roam ......... and been enjoyed in the creation.... one of these days soon I will come back to my roots and pick up a pen and and brush........

Pauline

Thanks again Pauline, true so very true. With this picture I had an idea but no real plan and tried to put too much in it as I was making it up as I went along, as you have said earlier a little planning is a good idea. This one I just went ahead and made a few blunders but learnt a few things as I etched away in my own little world. It is fun just to have fun specially when you enjoy doing it
Thanks again Pauline always an interesting point you offer.

Martin