Eilean Donan...

katymckay

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 as

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Eilean Donan... by katymckay
Eilean Donan... by katymckay
  • Jim Phillips

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    taariqhassan

    good stuff

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much..you are very kind !!!

  • Lori Peters

    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

    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

    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

    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 Photography

    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

    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

    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

    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

    NeilAlderney

    wonderful artwork.

  • katymckay replied

    Thanks Neil…very much appreciated !!!

  • marchello

    marchello

    Beautiful art work…nice rich colors…very lovely indeed…

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much..I really appreciate your comment!!!

  • Steve & Lesley

    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

    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

    K Bock

    this is wonderful! beautiful painting Katy


    Click the Blue button to link directly to the Impressionism Café Group

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much..I have now joined your group !!

  • MarianBendeth

    MarianBendeth

    Sweet heartwarming painting here Cathy!

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much Marion !bless you !!

  • blamo

    blamo

    Supurb Painting

  • katymckay replied

    Bless you and thank you so much.. i appreciate your kindness !!!

  • Franmacimages

    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

    WatscapePhoto

    Beautiful artwork, Katy. Love it.

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you and bless you for commenting I really appreciate it!!X

  • Jonathan L Green

    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

    Linda Syms

    Wonderful piece of artwork,love it.

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much Linda..Bless you X

  • Victoria  _Ts

    Victoria _Ts

    Wonderful painting!!!

  • katymckay replied

    Thank you so much for the lovely comment !!!!x

  • Shaun Whiteman

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    3XEternity 19 days ago

  • katymckay replied 17 days ago

    Thank you so much..so pleased you like it !!!!

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