27/07/2010 by Gina Wright.

Here is my finished painting “Chef “. My source of inspiration was the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel. The painting was done with a red background. I liked the effect of the colours on the red ground. The study I posted yesterday helped me with this choice of background colour.

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26/07/2010 by Gina Wright.

This is my preparation for a new painting that I have been working on. The charcoal sketch was to get a feel for the composition. I then did a small colour study with blocks of colour and kept a note of those used as small swatches. At this point I get quite excited about a painting as I can see how I want to complete the work.

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07/07/2010 by Gina Wright.

My inspiration for this painting was after a visit to the newly renovated McManus Gallery in Dundee. I loved doing the small paintings within a painting. I wonder what the little girl is thinking?

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30/06/2010 by Gina Wright.

I got out my oil pastels today to do a study of Pittenweem harbour. The reflections on the water attracted me to this scene. As always Pittenweem is always a delight to the eye with all those colours on the boats, houses and water.

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25/06/2010 by Gina Wright.

I couldn’t resist this subject! Puddles can be so much fun. I enjoy doing my figurative work in pastel.

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10/06/2010 by Gina Wright.

This is a new studio painting. I love the sense of wonder that children just can’t hide when they are enthralled by nature. I enjoyed using some unusual colours for this painting.

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02/06/2010 by Gina Wright.

Here is a painting I did today of my favourite beach on Islay. It was windy when I was there however very sunny and colourful.

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30/05/2010 by Gina Wright.

This is a plein air study I did on a walk at Jura House Gardens. The walk took you through bluebell woods to this view of the sea. There was a bench to enjoy the view and soak up the sun. I did this painting while sitting at the bench. The water was so clear and the colour so beautiful, very inviting. I didn’t go for a swim, however by the time we got down to the shore someone was swimming in the crystal clear water.

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17/05/2010 by Gina Wright.

On Saturday we went to the Isle of May  sailing from Anstruther. We were in search of puffins who were out fishing at sea! There was a few on the island  however which were a joy to watch. Lots of other sea birds everywhere. You need to be careful to watch for the eiders nesting very close to the footpaths. I did this study on the island buffeted by the wind. The constant movement of my board helped create some of the movement in the painting.

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10/05/2010 by Gina Wright.

Andrew took this picture of me at Auchmithie. I was happily painting away oblivious to anything else going on apart from what I was doing.

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