Sizzling Sunset
An acrylic painting on canvas 60cm x 30cm of the sun setting over the shadowed land. Night is approaching and the sun paints the sky with its sizzling rays in protest of its retreat. A painted memory of a romantic sunset.
The sun is setting over the hill
the air is calm the night is still
It paints the sky with its sizzling rays
it retreats for the night until the next day…..
Linda

This was my first painting done on an easel my husband built for me.
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Miraart
Reall great painting, i love it!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Mira appreciated.
Hidemi Tada
beautifully done Linda. great work!!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Hidemi :-D
Irene Burdell
Wow this is gorgeous Linda , when I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a photo. x
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Irene…glad you like it xx
Ken Powers
Stunning work Linda! Very impressive.
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so vey much Ken appreciated. :-D
Corinne Pouzet
WOW Linda, what a great composition ! wonderful effect with this sun, the clouds above and the reflections on the water
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you kindly Corinne for your lovely comment…always appreciated. :-D
Leslie Gustafson
Love it! It just pops! Great compostion and the way you did the sun is unique!
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so vey much Leslie… happy you like it! :-D
Leslie Gustafson
Oh, what colors did you use on the mountain? Its a nice brown black.
Linda Callaghan replied
Hi Leslie,,,the colour for the mountain is black and I mixed colours to obtain the first purple layer using magenta…blue and white….and over that is a vermillion red and then the yellow and white.pulled down gently with a fan brush. Hope that helps?
Renate Dartois
Gorgeous painting Linda-so serene and wonderful warm colors.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Renate appreciated! :-D
kjgordon
seems like it has been a long time coming…..............(menaing the painting is long…get it)
this is really beautiful wahini….....now have him build that frame for the headboard.
Linda Callaghan replied
LOL thanks so much KJ…somehow I cannot see the frame being built for a while…we have termite damage in one of our ensuites so he will be busy sorting that out…will put it on the list of things to do!
:-D..appreciate your support always…
wigs
fabulous artistry and nice words to accompany
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much wigs appreciate your comment. :-D
Jim Phillips
And it does SIZZLE. Beautiful work Linda. Love your colour choices in this one.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Jim used some different colours to give it more of a ‘pop’ and a ‘sizzle’... :-D
BLYTHART
Marvellous work … and you have done such a good job of the reflections Linda.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Dave..appreciate you commenting…and so glad you like it….cheers! :-D
tracyleephoto
Oooo like this one Ma.. nice colours, and the detail in the water is great. T xx
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so much sweet glad you like it ….see you tomorrow xxx
Fiona Lee
Great painting! love the long format..really draws the eye in :)
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Fiona appreciate your comment! :-)
Catherine Howell
gorgeous work!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Catherine appreciated! :-)
gillsart
Excellent !so bright (the sun )and great effects on the water
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you Gillian appreciate your comment! :-)
Ellen Price
Beautiful..Excellent work..Linda :-)
Congratulations on your Featured Art!”
10th Sept,2009
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Ellen..an honour!
Lynda Robinson
Beautiful work Linda. This really ‘sizzles’ and leaps out of the computer! Amazing water. Congratulations on the feature.
Linda Callaghan replied
hi Lynda ….whY thank you so very much for your lovely comment ….glad you like!
Karin Taylor
amazing water Linda… wow!
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so much Karin :-D appreciated. x
valzart
Aww this is an amazing painting sweetheARTdelightful ;} happy hippy hugglez
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Val appreciated! :-) hugs
Bradley Nichol
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Bradley it is an acrylic painting…glad you like it
:-D
gabbielizzie
congradulations on your feature
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Gabbie appreciated
GEORGE SANDERSON
Sizzling indeed, Linda, Excellent artwork !
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you kindly George! :-D
Keith Reesor
Fabulous Linda!! :)
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Keith :-D
MyheART
beautiful painting:)
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Robin :-)
Ginger Barritt
Such gorgeous color..
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much Ginger for your comment appreciated!
Colin Cartwright
A nice starburst, like the lens flares of a camera lens.
The real star of this painting, is the lovely muted reflections at the bottom.
Excellent painting, Linda!
I’m now looking at acrylic as possible medium – but I love the ‘comfort zone’ of watercolor!!
Linda Callaghan replied
yes it is Colin :-D …..First time I tried acrylics I painted Long Island and it looked very much like my watercolours…until I started to use them with less water…then the colours were stronger…looking forward to seeing yours!!!..it is exciting experimenting with different paints to see what one can do…thanks so much for your comment Colin.
Dayonda
Absolutely beautiful work, Roz! Both poetry and painting!! This one’s a show-stopper, among all your show-stoppers.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Dayonda for your lovely comment….so appreciated and glad you like it :-)
hugh023
Nice. . .
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks Hugh for your nice comment :-)
Gail Bridger
Beauteous Linda!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you again Gail you are too kind :-)
John44
What a nice one Lindy.. gives a real sizzling feeling :-)))
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much John glad you feel all sizzly! :-)
Lyn Higgs
I’ve witnessed days like that, fantastic ; D
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Lyn…yes me too! :-)
John44
( well also has to do with you a little of course) :-))
Linda Callaghan replied
:-)
Carol Berliner
Brilliant work! Instant fav!
Linda Callaghan replied 16 days ago
Hi Carol so sorry for late reply I missed this one….thank you so much for your comment and fav! appreciated :-)
Kevin McGeeney 16 days ago
stunning!!!!!!!!!!!
Linda Callaghan replied 16 days ago
thank you so very much Kevin!