Eilean Donan...
Watercolour
Fabriano Artistico Paper
1/4 Sheet
W/N Paints
This was painted for challenge in the just watercolour group.
With special thanks to Steve Smith for the wonderful photo..titled Eilean Donan….I usually paint landscapes plien air..so this is a first for me…Many thanks Steve for the opportunity.. I enjoyed it!!!!!!!!
Eilean Donan by Steve Smith
Eilean Donan... belongs to the following groups:
"Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), * Painted Nature *, British Painters, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Fine Arts, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, JUST WATERCOLOURS - 2 art in 24 hrs, Landscape Painting, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , Painters In Modern Times - TWO PER DAY, Paintings From Beginners, PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Realist Traditional Art, Scotlands History, Water Media (Paintings by hand only) and Works On Paper Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Jim Phillips
Very nice Cathy, looks like this is going to be a good challenge. I love it when the other paintings are at a strong and equal competitive level.
katymckay replied
Wow !!!Jim…thankyou..I have a lot to learn..but thought I would have a go..I can in no way compete with you others..but enjoyed doing it !!!
Stephie Butler
Superb work Cathy…....Love the colour of the sky….
katymckay replied
Aw !!!! thanks Stephie…glad you said about the sky…that worried me as couldn’t seem to get it strong enough..learned an awful lot from doing this from a photo..hopefully I will get the chance again as I really enjoyed doing this!!!
Jeannie Peters
you are an amazing artist wow
stunning
katymckay replied
Wow..Jeannie!!! what a lovely compliment…thankyou so much!!..hugs XX
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous art,
katymckay replied
Thank you so much Scott..I really appreciate you taking the time to look and comment on my work..I haven.t been painting long..so I get so thrilled when some one likes it !!!!
laurawhitaker
Nice work!
katymckay replied
thank you so much Laura…did this for the challenge…and was afraid i wouldn’t do justice to Steve’s wonderful photo !!!!!so thanks for commenting !!!!!
taariqhassan
good stuff
katymckay replied
Thank you so much..you are very kind !!!
Lori Peters
I recognized the photo right away. Steve is in my 2 groups. He is a wonderful photographer. You have done a wonderful job with this. Excellent work. xo
katymckay replied
Lori..you have just made my day !!!as you know I am still at the learning stage in my painting..and was so worried when i did this for the challenge as,as you say Steve’s photographs are wonderful..and wanted to try and do it justice..so a great big thankyou.XXO
valzart
A beautiful painting sweetheART such a joy ;} happy hippy hugglez
katymckay replied
Aw thanks.!!!!..glad you like it..did it for the challenge…Bless you for looking…Hugs ..cathy XXX
almeidacoval
excellent watercolour very wonderful..
katymckay replied
Wow !!!thankyou so much..I am honoured to have such a comment from a wonderful artist like yourself…done from Steve Smiths wonderful photo for watercolour challenge…Cathy
Colin Cartwright
Nicely painted with lots of detail and strong colour. A very fine watercolour, Cathy. You’ve projected the stark and beautiful atmosphere, effectively here.
katymckay replied
Bless you Colin…I am highly honoured for your lovely comment..coming from an accomplished artist like yourself.. means a lot to me !!!!as you know I am a great admirer of your work..thank you so much…Cathy ..
Marion Chapman
katymckay replied
Thank you so much Marion,,,i am thrilled to bits,,you have made my day !!!!Hugs XX
Paul Thompson ...
Stunning work, wish I had the time and skill to be able to do this
katymckay replied
Thank you so much Paul ..your comment is much appreciated as I am still learning !!! your skill is in your wonderful photography which I am sure gives people a lot of pleasure to view as it did me…Cathy
Dave Hayward
wow…. your work is just amazing… i second that i wish i had your talent.
katymckay replied
Aw thanks Dave..I usually paint plein air..so was the first time from photo as am still learning…so great big thanks ..cathy
JamieGreen
That is lovely katy, I was there last May and you’ve really done it justice..
katymckay replied
Thanks Jamie..have never been..this was my first painting from a photo..for the challenge..glad you like it..cathy
Lynne Morris
Wow you are a talented lady Cathy, this is beautiful.
katymckay replied
Wow..thank you ..that means so much to me as I am still learning !!!
NeilAlderney
wonderful artwork.
katymckay replied
Thanks Neil…very much appreciated !!!
marchello
Beautiful art work…nice rich colors…very lovely indeed…
katymckay replied
Thank you so much..I really appreciate your comment!!!
Steve & Lesley
katy what a wonderful rendidtion of my photo well done to you and if ya want to do anymore just help yourslef
katymckay replied
Bless your heart Steve..you will never know how much that means to me..and how wonderful your offer to use your wonderful photo’s..It is difficult at this time of year to get out and about to paint..so I am thrilled to bits for your offer…Thank you so much…cathy
Steve & Lesley
credit where credit is due Katy you do wonderful work and I would be honoured for you to use my images
katymckay replied
Thanks again Steve…you be careful…I’ll be getting a big head !!! lol
K Bock
this is wonderful! beautiful painting Katy
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katymckay replied
Thank you so much..I have now joined your group !!
MarianBendeth
Sweet heartwarming painting here Cathy!
katymckay replied
Thank you so much Marion !bless you !!
blamo
Supurb Painting
katymckay replied
Bless you and thank you so much.. i appreciate your kindness !!!
Franmacimages
Fabulous Katy I have a Wonderful Image on RB of this very place But this IS much more Natural Brilliant Work Chin Up Keep Smiling !!! Frankie x
katymckay replied
Bless you ..what a lovely thing to say !! I will have a look at your image !!and thank you so much for caring.X
WatscapePhoto
Beautiful artwork, Katy. Love it.
katymckay replied
Thank you and bless you for commenting I really appreciate it!!X
Jonathan L Green
Excellent Rendition Of The Image !
Blues Are My Fave Colors !!
katymckay replied
Thankyou so much Jonathan for your wonderful comment..bless you !!!
Linda Syms
Wonderful piece of artwork,love it.
katymckay replied
Thank you so much Linda..Bless you X
Victoria _Ts
Wonderful painting!!!
katymckay replied
Thank you so much for the lovely comment !!!!x
Shaun Whiteman
A lovely painting of one of my favourite castles, I should be paying a visit next May all being well!!
katymckay replied
One of my favourites too Shaun…wish I could get about like i used too…. I do envy you lads…but I have all your wonderful Images to look forward to..they are so wonderful !!!thank you so much Shaun !!!!!!
Jason Connolly 29 days ago
A lovely painting of this famous,historic landmark and castle, very well done Katy…
katymckay replied 29 days ago
Bless you jason… thanks so much.!!.this was from one of Steves images for a challenge !! I just love this place !
Rachael Talibart 28 days ago
What a beautiful painting. One of the places on my must-go list.
katymckay replied 27 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely comment..and yes it is really a beautiful place..hope you get to go one day !!!!
Mark Snelling 26 days ago
Brilliant work! you have a talent for sure!
katymckay replied 22 days ago
Bless you Mark for your wonderful comment..it is so appreciated..thank you !!! X
rodsfotos 22 days ago
A beautiful watercolour artwork of this much visited, photographed and painted castle Katy, I have stood on that very spot and photographed it years ago and how I’d love to go back there soon and see it again, superb work and thanks for sharing it with us,
Regards, Rod.
katymckay replied 22 days ago
Thank you so much Rob..I’m thrilled you like ..as i am still learning..this is one of Steve Smiths images !!
sorry to hear you have been ill..but I’m sure that good Scottish blood we have will see you well on the mend ..we are made of tough stuff us Scots !!!!!Bless you !!!!
3XEternity 19 days ago
katymckay replied 17 days ago
Thank you so much..so pleased you like it !!!!