Sunset Stroll

Linda Callaghan

Sunset Stroll

A loose watercolour painting with touches of acrylic on Arches paper.

Imagine an evening stroll along a hidden trail as the sun is setting throwing its warm glow across the shady trees… I did and this is what I created. Nothing like a glorious night to motivate one for a walk!

Evening Stroll

The sky was alight to my delight
oh my look at those colours what a sight!
Let’s go for a stroll I said to my dog
the night is clear, no rain, no fog.

The flowers were dancing their colours aglow
the tree branches swaying putting on a show
the night lit up we were bathed in light
Oh for sure this was a glorious night!

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Sunset Stroll belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, * Painted Nature *, Abstract Realism, All Around the Styles, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Art For The World, Art Inspired by Dreams, Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts Movement, Bits and Pieces , Country Bumpkin, Creative Poetry Challenges, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Decorative and Traditional Art, Descriptions, Dimensions, Everyday Life, Farms and Countryside, First Things, Freedom to Shine, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, ImageWriting (2/24), Imaginative Realism, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, JPG Cast-Offs, Light In The Darkness, Live and Let Live, Live, Love, Dream: , Mixed Media, Moody, Dark, Evocative (no nudes), Nature's Wonders, Outsiders, PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Rural Around The Globe, Safe Haven, Scenery, Shadows & Reflections, Shameless Self-Promotion, Silhouette, Spiritual Art, Students and Beginners, The beauty of poetry, the love of Eerie and enchanting artwork, The Patchwork , The Scavenger Hunt, THE SISTERHOOD, The true beauty, Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, Unconventional Artistry - 3 per day, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Vibration in Art and Verse - VAVoom!, Water Media (Paintings by hand only), Who are YOU to Judge? and Works On Paper Available for sale as

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Sunset Stroll by Linda Callaghan
Sunset Stroll by Linda Callaghan
  • valzart

    valzart

    WOW! Am enchanted by this beautiful painting..you’ve really captured the elusive light’ here sweetheART ;}x happy hippy hugglez

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Val…loosening up again with my paints.! so glad you like it :-D

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    well someone is ou tof the box…watercolors huh?.......I like…....especially the lovely flowers…...

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    yes just experimenting and also letting myself loosen up a bit…taking on some of Janis’s advice to see what I can come up with…also interesting to see the feedback…thanks KJ !!

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    I am getting a bit inspired to try watercolor but have no clue whe to start…........maybe I will just thin out my acrylics and start there….what do you think?

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    yes KJ do that – do you know my Long Island one that was actually my first acrylic painting…but it looks like a watercolour….you can use acrylics like watercolours too..give them a go!!

  • mltrue

    mltrue

    just beautiful!!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much for stopping by and commenting..appreciated!!

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    will do…........

  • VaniaZ

    VaniaZ

    Its lovely Linda, it cought my eye straight away – you are so good at watercolours :)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Val….glad you like it…this daylight saving has thrown me out tonight..really tired so off to bed now …looking forward to studying the blog more when time allows..I have not forgotten x

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    What I like most about this one is the development of contrasts that you show…. the darks are very dark and the lights are well..light…then your midtones shine in between…the painting glows with life….there is a lot of depth…you get the feeling that further on there is a world beyond what we see here…...
    By just narely sketching in the trees in the distance, you are making suggestions and not telling us everything ….we don’t need to know everything…. this is splendid Linda…you are loosening up marvellously…well done…

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Janis…glad you like it and I am ‘strolling’ down the right road (pardon the pun)....:-D putting on more paint has made a huge difference to the brightness of the painting which catches your attention more. I was hesitant to put the figure in …but glad I did now. Did not fuss too much either so it has a fresh feel to it. Thank you so much for your feedback and time Janis which is valued highly!!

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    Terrific Linda,I love it.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so much neogolas I am glad you like it!

  • gillsart

    gillsart

    Lovely ! a combination of Australiana and English cottage garden

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Gillian a bit different from my usual..it does have the Australian bush feel to it and also the flowers give it the cottage garden touch!

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    It’s great to see you put those hands and mind to work.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you again Neogolas I do appreciate your feedback!

  • Bradley Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    • Nicely done Linda :-)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Bradley!

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    An enchanting Scene Linda !!!
    l love these loose watercolours !

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank so very much George ! :-D

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Love it Linda!! :)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you for your lovely comment Keith!!

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    Has a very French feel…love the colors!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Susan

  • Gordon Beck

    Gordon Beck

    Another vibrant and engaging painting…Like this a lot, and the loose style too.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so much Gordon appreciate your feedback..

  • MyheART

    MyheART

    lovely watercolor Linda:)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Robin :-D …

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    very pretty

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you very much Hena..

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    aw, i love it, so sweet, the light in magic!!! x

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you Karin so much!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    Gorgeous…well done!!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you Catherine!!

  • Emma Wertheim

    Emma Wertheim

    Linda…this is simply stunning!!
    :)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    Thank you so very much Emma I am glad you think so and thanks for the favourite too :-D …..

  • BleuRaven

    BleuRaven

    i truly enjoyed viewing your beautiful painting and imagining being there
    Wonderful work !!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Karon glad you could imagine yourself there…. the painting is doing its job!

  • jmcJMC

    jmcJMC

    beautiful painting ,enjoyed it so much,, yours jmc

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much JMC very happy you like it! and for the fav. :-D

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous art.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Scott!!

  • J-C Saint-Pô

    J-C Saint-Pô

    gorgeous warm landscape!!!!!!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you dear JC!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so much Sylvia!

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    What a beautiful place for a stroll! Lovely warm colours – I especially love the reds and purples.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you sooo much Bev!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so much Antanas

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    This has the “feel good factor” ... lovely colours by the way.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so much Dave…I do ’’feel good’ knowing you like it! ....

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    This is a very pretty painting!! Great job:)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Catherine!

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    Beautiful work Linda. The high contrast is great.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you very much Orla appreciated!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker


    You have being Featured in the...
    First Things Group

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Waleskal I do so appreciate it and thank you for adding to your favs!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    A wonderful stroll …............congrats on your feature also

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thanks so very much Blamo appreciate your comment!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    beautiul !!!!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    lovely, delicate work

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much!

  • John44

    John44

    Splendid .. a little touch of Japanese Art

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    did not realise it had a Japanese style…glad you like it John thanks for your comment !!

  • VintageXposure

    VintageXposure

    gorgeous colors/textures, a superb piece of art.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you kindly for your lovely comment

  • tandoor

    tandoor

    gr8 work Linda. Excellent composition.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much tandoor for your lovely comment and sorry for the late reply! appreciate you stopping by!

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Ah, this is so nice, Linda. The central light over the silhouetted figure, sets the scene impressively

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Colin and sorry for the late reply! appreciated :-D

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Delightful painting, Linda, and with the black frame it just sets it off so well!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much rightasrain…I do appreciate it!

  • Albert Sellaman

    Albert Sellaman

    Nice, and yes you’re right rightasrain,,, the black frame really does set it off.

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Albert I am glad you like it!

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    We must have trees on the mind, Linda :-)
    http://www.redbubble.com/people/rightasrain/art/2963916-2-moon-rise

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    yes we do – you have some lovely art! thank you so much…

  • Karirose

    Karirose

    Absolutely delightful! I love the glow against the silhouette and the touch of colours in the flowers. :)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Karirose for your lovely comment!

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    This piece would be perfect for the Painted Nature group! It is a new creative nature group, real & make believe ♥

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Stephanie, will go add it now..have just added a few of my favourites too…so glad you introduced me to this group!! best wishes

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    Just perfect! Instant fav! I loooooove it!

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you so very much Carol appreciated!!

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    Tonight, I wish I was in that painting….love the colors :)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    close your eyes and imagine….thank you so much for your lovely comment!

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    oooo I like this work of yours, Linda! ... love how you captured the light .. well actually I like the whole composition (big smile) AND it looks great as a card! (big smile)
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    now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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    you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION (see group message about this) allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • Linda Callaghan replied

    thank you kindly Owlspook for the feature I do appreciate it! :-)

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    (big smile) you’re most welcome, Linda (big smile)

  • baoling peng

    baoling peng 9 days ago

    i am amazed

  • Linda Callaghan replied 9 days ago

    why thank you for that kind comment :-)

  • baoling peng

    baoling peng 8 days ago

    I never expected that simple color and form can reach that level of “bang” in my mindset as I call it. It is the simplicity of the work not the complexity that amazes me.Only a real master can reach that level. That also shows how long a way I have to go to get to that level.

  • Linda Callaghan replied 8 days ago

    what a lovely thing to say regarding my art …this was one of my early experiments of creating a painting from inside my mind and letting it flow through…I am sure you can also achieve this just have a go…..thank you so very much! :-)

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore 2 days ago

    Congratulations on your feature in
    Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts Movement

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