new computer

At last a new computer,but as the old one totally died, I have a lot of work to do restoring programmes etc

Took a walk down to Main Beach Noosa to see all the action at the long board festival after the huge swells created by the cyclones up North
Lots of colour and action

 Hopefully some inspiration for future paintings. My classes are back to normal tomorrow with a full day of painting ... waves of course

no computer

Sorry..........No more posts until omy new computer is up and running, it will not be in stock for another couple of weeks so please check back around the end of march

No posts for a few weeks

It happens to everyone sooner or later, life takes us on a diversion from following the path we want to be on.
 My Family"s health takes precedence over everything  at the moment so I may not be blogging as much for a couple of weeks. 
We will catch up soon, please check back around the last week of march 2010
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Etsy Sale , a first painting sold, Tuscany Italy

 

Oil Painting 12x16 inches SOLD

from a photo I took near Montepulciano, Tuscany Italy

purchased by a California Buyer. Im very excited as this is my first sale on the etsy site.The buyer decided to buy another painting as this reduces postage overall

I really loved the photo as it had such high dark light contrast which I feel is a must is a good composition. I hope to do more like this.

The second purchase .This is a hilltop village in Tuscay italy. 8x8inches. SOLD

Tuscan Village Daily Painting by Chris Hobel

8x8 inch oil painting, Tuscany Italy

Seeing simply sounds so easy, but our brain constantly wants to concentrate on the detail, with a small canvas it leaves less space for detail so choosing a small format helps to eliminate the inclination to do this.  Give it a try... Ive tried to capture the soft filtered light by using greyed greens and blues for the distant hills, strong warm greens and yellows in the foreground to create perspective

85$US includes freight