Monday, 28 March 2011

After Van Gogh

I've always liked Van Gogh.
So when he appeared in the Painting Friends Masters Challenge it wasn't long before I painted this one, after his Fishing Boats at Saintes-Marie.

The challenge, for those who don't know, is to paint a picture of the Master painter - trying to use their techniques. Sometimes this is difficult, because there are no instructions on how the artist did paint.. so you have to look, see and try.
That is what I did with this painting.  My watercolour version of a Van Gogh oil.

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24 comments:

  1. Prabal28 March 2011 at 00:29

    I love everything that is Van Gogh.. You have done really well to replicate his style in watercolors. A very difficult task indeed.

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  2. Pat28 March 2011 at 00:31

    Thanks, Prabal.
    When a Van Gogh lover thinks I've done well, I'm happy :) xx

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  3. Ann Buckner28 March 2011 at 02:45

    Copying a painting I think is especially difficult. I like your take on the Van Gogh.

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  4. Tito28 March 2011 at 02:52

    Good reproduction Pat, very well painted. Not easy at all I think. Ciao!

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  5. Judy28 March 2011 at 03:51

    What a great (and difficult) challenge, but you succeeded very well!

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  6. Heather28 March 2011 at 04:21

    Beautiful as always! You're paintings are wonderful ~keep up the great work!

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  7. Miss Hillbilly28 March 2011 at 04:22

    You do so much learning. This is why I like reading your blog. I've said it before but you really inspire me to better myself.

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  8. Maria's Watercolor28 March 2011 at 05:42

    Very nice Pat, love how you painted the sky.

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  9. Gretchen Bjornson ART28 March 2011 at 05:45

    I definitely see his style in this piece....colors and all!

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  10. Studio at the Farm28 March 2011 at 07:30

    Good job, Pat. I think Van Gogh would approve.

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  11. Mermaid's Palette28 March 2011 at 08:41

    Nice, Pat! Such a good learning experience!
    Sheryl

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  12. Pat28 March 2011 at 10:18

    Thanks, everyone. Such a treat to come home to such lovely comments. Glad you all like the painting and really, I did learn a lot from it :) xx

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  13. Ann28 March 2011 at 15:16

    oh I like it, you did well with this challenge

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  14. Jane28 March 2011 at 15:17

    The strokes on the sand and in the sky are definitely" Van Gogh strokes", so I think you did an excellent job .

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  15. Anamaria do Val28 March 2011 at 15:57

    Great result, Pat! if the painter could see, he would approve. You did it very well! Hugs from Anamaria

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  16. Linda28 March 2011 at 16:45

    I like it! The watercolor gives a different effect than the original, very fresh!

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  17. Nil Catalano28 March 2011 at 19:01

    Pat, I thought the version was excellent and very delicate watercolor interpreted.
    Congratulations

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  18. Unknown29 March 2011 at 06:39

    A tough challenge Pat.
    hard act to follow, you did a great job.

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  19. Sandra Busby29 March 2011 at 08:11

    Van Gogh was an interesting painter for sure. All of those almost angry brush strokes - Hard to acheive in watercolour, I imagine! Hat's off to you for having a go! I have not yet tried to copy a master. maybe I should!

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  20. Dora Sislian Themelis29 March 2011 at 09:44

    I love Van Gogh's work and this really hits it on the mark. Nice, Pat!

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  21. Teresa29 March 2011 at 12:01

    It's lovely, Pat! I've always liked Van Gogh too... some great rhythms in his brush strokes.

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  22. Pat29 March 2011 at 12:05

    Thank you all so much!
    When I read so many of you are lovers of Van Gogh, and that you think I've nailed it and that he would approve - well, I'm overcome. It was a difficult exercise - but one I hope has taught me a great deal that I can use in the future. xx

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  23. Im Zweiten Stock29 March 2011 at 13:14

    I love Van Gogh and his colors. Your painting has become wonderful. It must be really difficult to imitatea a masterpiece

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  24. Greetings and Gifts29 March 2011 at 22:31

    It's lovely Pat xx

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