Backgarden Sunset IV

I took a photo of this sunset back in spring and its been on my to do list.I must admit it was harder than the previous sunsets because of  those rays coming through,but I think the challenge was well worth it.

Backgarden Sunset 3

Most evenings I have the camera ready,if there is a spectacular sunset I run out to the back garden and take some pictures.

"I remember a hundred lovely lakes,and recall the fragrant breath of pine and fir and cedar and poplar trees.The trail has strung upon it,as upon a thread of silk,opalescent dawns and saffron sunsets."

A quote by Hamlin Garland

Backgarden Sunset 2

I painted this a few days ago,I'm not completely happy with it ,but I wanted to post because I feel it would be achieving some sort of normality.I've had a crisis at home ...its been touch and go but I think things will be alright with Gods help.All I can say is please don't wait to tell your nearest and dearest that you love them and appreciate them.....do it everyday.God Bless you all.

Backgarden Sunset

Lately the sunsets have been spectacular and come evening time I have my camera ready.I used a combination of brushwork and palette knife and taking on board the lessons that Carol Marine has been giving through the dailypaintworks.Mainly not to overwork things which gives a more fresher look.

Two For Joy

Every time I see a lovely sunset from our back garden I run outside and take a picture.This sunset was taken last month and I 've been meaning to paint it.The two birds in the tree are magpies and there's a rhyme that goes like this: One for sorrow,Two for joy,Three for a girl and Four for a boy,Five for silver,Six for gold,Seven for a secret never to be told.