When life mimics art.
Over the Indian Ocean the the velvet clouds cloak the sky.
No paints in hand.
Sunset Skies of Fire
A camera, to capture the thoughts I had while looking for that briefest of moments upwards.
Wondering…. what Turner felt when he gazed upon the setting sun.
How his spirit lifted within.
Wondrous. I almost think we might have shared the same sense of awe. Of inspiration. Perhaps.
Turner
JMW Turner 1775-1851 a real master of both watercolors and oils.
He, is the one to emulate.
If you wish to learn oils or watercolors….. he’s your guy.
You can’t go wrong studying Turner.
His quote….
“Its only when
we are no longer fearful
that we begin to create.”
His skies, remain unrivalled.
10 magnificent Turner paintings
A Creator of Impressionist paintings – at times so wild and free.
I can dream.
Of creating, of painting, of interpreting the subject before me in such a way.
The prior post, All things watercolor
featured a simple landscape, not skies, but a shoreline.
Loose and wild. Expressive.
It was done in a similar spirit as Turner.
As much as I love Turner, I must stay true to myself.
To paint, to express from within.
But
I can Learn, how to do this…. from Turner.
debi riley 
Skies can hold so much drama!
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I am a Turner fan, oh yes! Beautiful photo and painting by the way. 😉
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thank you M!
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A lovely post Debi – that sky in your opening photo is just stunning! Also, I’m a huge fan of Joseph Mallord William Turner – his work is just stunning. You are quite right, we all must be true to ourselves with our painting – but we can learn so many wonderful lessons from the likes of Turner….
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I can’t agree with you more Debi. I love Turner, especially the late watercolours evoking such magnificent scenes with such economical means.
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thanks! yes, Turner, Seago, Russell…. their loose fresh freedom is magical.
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