This Painting is Special to Me.

It’s no secret that Arthur Streeton is a major influence on my work, so today, down on the Hawkesbury, I hope to do justice to one of his favourite views.
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[@JeffEickhoff]

Another gem, Colley. Thanks for sharing your brush-wiping / cleaning method. I’ve been doing the same recently, mostly using one brush except when I need to get a really clean sky and might switch to a clean brush. I was feeling guilty or a bit lazy for not separating brushes better. So it’s great to get ‘permission’ from a master to keep marching on! Thanks!!

[@colleywhissonartist]

Thanks Jeff, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed this video, Alex and I are having heaps of fun creating them.

[@billrodiger7697]

Your simplification of a complex scene is a great lesson. Wish I could do it as well.

[@colleywhissonartist]

I believe, Pencil Drawing and small 6’’x 8’’ quick, time limited Still life exercises have helped me learn what’s truly necessary to create my paintings. Thanks for watching.

[@billrodiger7697]

Thanks Colley.

[@kenneth1767]

It is like magic to the untrained, so your proselytizing power inspires the potential artist as you stand before a scene and orchestrate your vision onto canvas. An art ambassador for the next generation. And you capture the beauty of the light.

[@colleywhissonartist]

Thanks Kenneth, My main ambition is to inspire artists and viewers with my paintings. Thanks for watching.

[@sherrierichard2848]

Appreciate seeing your economy of brushwork and mark making. The light fills this painting. Thanks for posting these videos and the voice over to explain your thinking and process!!

[@colleywhissonartist]

Glad you took something away from it.

[@arcuda2001]

loved watching , as always.. i love hearing the thought processes even more.. little gems to remember .. thanks so much, colley.. Norakag , here 👍

[@colleywhissonartist]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@DavidWoodArtist]

Looks great! I am guilty as charged of comparing my painting to the subject matter, something to work on. I wonder if any of the farmsteds their originate from Streetons time.

[@colleywhissonartist]

Hi David, there use to be a couple of old buildings a few years ago, it’s harder to see if they’re still there, through the increased overgrowth of trees. Thanks for watching.

[@johncoulter8023]

:ove your paintings but you need to include a full frame shot at the end so we can all get a better view of the final product.

[@colleywhissonartist]

Thanks for the comment John. In future, we’ll definitely keep that in mind.

[@johncoulter8023]

Love your work

[@atcassidy1]

What is the medium you are using in this painting Colley. Great picture as usual.

[@colleywhissonartist]

Thanks, the medium that I use is Archival Oils Lean Medium (Fast Drying)

[@jenniferkuperman2589]

Your videos are always an inspiration and a great source of your experiential knowledge. Thanks Colley Whisson. May I ask how you usually respond to friendly "interrupters"?

[@colleywhissonartist]

I try to be as patient as possible and I’d like to think I’m getting better at switching my concentration on and off. As I’m roaming the world I feel as though I’m an unofficial ambassador for the Art world and I’d hate to give painters a bad name.