Art by Lynne Forrester: Blog - Reluctant Sunset

Reluctant Sunset - Oil on Canvas - SOLD

There are a few firsts to delightedly report:
​1) It's the first time I've painted a cloudscape in oils - and I love it! I'd forgotten what I could do with a brush as I'm so used to working with my fingers to blend the pastels. Plus, there was  a deadline too. I had almost decided not to enter the 'Time & Tide' exhibition at Skyeworks Gallery and then thought 'well I'll have a go and then enter the painting if the paint dries in time'. The paint did indeed oblige and then the next first was attained:
​2) I've entered the annual charity exhibition at Skyeworks Gallery in Portree, here on the Isle of Skye. The painting on canvas curdled my confidence last year (as it nearly did this year)  but I bit the bullet and it paid off.​

3) The painting sold before the exhibition opens! Well I never! That's a total first and completely amazing to experience. It's lovely to know that someone really likes my work and supports it - as well as contributing to the Scottish Autism Charity too.

The exhibition previews today and then opens officially on Monday - pop over to the Skyeworks website for more images and details from then onwards.
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​Keep your eyes peeled for a few more oil paintings from me over the summer...

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