Moorish Andalucia
Painted from the terrace of a rented apartment in the tiny village of El Golco. In Andalucia, Southern Spain.
The Moorish architecture, with characteristic domes and ‘godfather’ chimneys.
This was my first attempt at ‘en plein air’ painting.
The second of two paintings, I did in El golco.
(As I further appraised this, after uploading today, it seems more abstract. Although I didn’t intend that, at the time!)
June 2007.
Watercolour, 11” x 8” on rough paper.
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helene ruiz
wow..this is a lot stronger in color compared to the others…very very well done!
Colin Cartwright replied
Thanks, Helene.
Yes, it was difficult to replicate the very bright light of that area. The strong light brings out lots of contrast and colour, at that time of summer (june) in Southern Spain. So I tried to depict that.
Now as I get more experienced, I use more delicate washes.
helene ruiz
very nice
whisperingruth
You capture the flavour of Spain so wonderfully Colin!!
whisperingruth
You capture the flavour of Spain so wonderfully Colin!!
Brian Towers
They do say that you can’t beat working outdoors to capture the real mood of a place – OK in sunny places but not so easy here. It certainly works for you Colin.
cheetaah
Such a lovely place, Beautiful painting.
Shelleymay
love the colour!
Estelle O'Brien
Good work Colin. So far my attempts en plein air have been disasterous. I live right by a river, but do you think I can paint it? Nope..every attempt so far has been a failure! Yours is lovely though, you’ve doe a great job with the perspective.
Colin Cartwright
Just relax and go for it! It’s when you have little doubts, that errors creep in.
I tried one in Madeira this xmas – but wasn’t really well enough on the day. It failed. I forgot how to paint. And I was self-conscious, when the locals were lurking around. No where to hide, and as a beginner – the results are always uncertain!
Thanks for the kind words, Estelle.
Michelle Boyer
Great work!
margaretfraser
lovely work
John Edwards
Wonderful
Rosina Lamberti
Love the composition and the high contrast – excellent painting
Colin Cartwright replied
Thank you very much, Rosina!
This was my first attempt at a ‘real’ subject
AngelArtist
This is quite lovely. An excellent painting.
Druidstorm
Totally chilling to this master-piece! Outstanding artwork Colin!!!...:))
Astrid Pardew
You really captured the essence of this place! It’s just lovely!
Alison Cornfor...
This is just gorgeous!
SHEDART
Hi Colin, nice one mate, love the bold colours, and your not far from me.
Alice McMahon ...
First attempt! Oh my! I can see you were so inspired by the drop dead gorgeous view! Wonderful work.
BLYTHART
Obviously one I missed first time. This brings back memories of our holiday in Andalucia … nice work Colin.