One of the consequences of our decluttering has been the discovery forgotten pictures stuffed in a cupboard.
Forty years ago when we had no internet, no computer, no digital cameras – just pencils, pastels, paint and drawing paper; when my hand was steady and I could sit out on Tooting Bec Common,
I produced this woodland scene.
It is too big for my scanner, so I tackled the task of reproducing it to some extent on my mobile phone. This took some considerable time. I am sure someone more skilled would make a better job of it, but at least it served the purpose of forcing me to get my head around the process as far as I was able. Maybe I will render a more accurate image one day.
Early this evening Becky returned home to Southbourne, after which we dined on Jackie’s flavoursome penne Bolognese and firm broccoli with which she drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Malbec.
P.S. My friend SueW has straightened the painting. Thank you, Sue.
That’s charming Derrick
Thank you very much, Sheree
Your painting is lovely, Derrick! ☺️
Thank you very much, John
You’re welcome! 👍🏻
You’re painting is beautiful, Derrick! I like it very much.
I’m pleased, Liz. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Nah. Camera photos come no where near my 2 Canons. Your pic is good though. 🙂
Thanks very much, Chrissy
So beautiful and so peaceful! It needs to be framed and hung in a prominent place for all to enjoy!
(((HUGS))) ❤️ 🙂
PS…“There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with noble inclinations.” – Washington Irving
Thank you very much, Carolyn. It is on the sitting room wall. X
Oh, good! 🙂
I so enjoy pastels! 🙂
Such a nature lover like you Derrick is necessarily an artist.
In friendship
Michel
Thank you very much, friend Michel
Looks lovely, Derrick. Mission accomplished.
Thank you very much, Pat
Oh, that’s a lovely painting, Derrick. Bravo!
Thank you very much, Jodie
<3
On your camera phone, there should be in your ‘Crop’ section, some, horizontal _, vertical I, and sideways /, tilt apps, … have a play with them Derrick
I did so yesterday, but couldn’t get it right. No doubt I will learn. Thanks very much, Ivor.
You’ll bumble your way into 😉
That’s wonderful. Would love something like that on my wall. I can’t even do those paint by numbers pictures.
Thank you very much, Gary. I couldn’t do what you do with computers
Derek, that’s beautiful! Is it a painting or pastel? You’re so talented!
Thank you very much, Barbara. It is a pastel – my only landscape in it
It’s excellent!
Thanks again
The painting is gorgeous, Derrick. Of course, it would make a beautiful jigsaw puzzle.
It would. Thank you very much, Jill
An impressive piece of art, Derrick. You’ve conveyed the energy of the trees and forest.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
What a delightful find! Thank you for sharing this lovely scene, which I hope will stop leaning and get framed. What talent you have – and continue to use with your camera.
Thank you so much, Anne. It is framed and on the wall again, The leaning is my photography 🙂
I am glad to know that – read your post just after sunrise!
That is beautiful, Derrick. I hope you decide to find a place to hang it now that it’s resurfaced after so long.
It is up on a wall. Thanks very much, Sandra
You are a very skilled artist – I would love to have your talent.
It’s very difficult taking photos of framed pictures, I’ve tried it and they never turn out straight no matter how steady my hands.
Modern phone cameras like yours and mine take excellent images and compare extremely well with our sturdy ‘proper’ cameras!
Thanks you so much, Sue
Beautifully done, Derrick. You’re so talented! It’s such a peaceful scene.
Thank you so much, Merril
How lovely, Derrick. You’re very talented.
Thank you so much, Eugi
Thank you for sharing this wonderful work, Derrick. Your creative talents continue to this day in your stunning photos. I certainly notice similarities in your pastel and your woodland photos. Your love of Earth is heartwarming.
Much appreciated, Maj. I was quite surprised to find I had painted in a London common the scenes I photograph today.
Sorting through things and finding gems like the woodland scene – thank you for sharing! I agree, you have many talents and are very creative, Derrick..
Thank you so much, Lavinia X
Oh how fun to find this treasure. What a kind gift of Sue to straighten it for you.
Thank you so much, Crystal
Your painting is beautiful!
Thank you very much, Aletta
Derrick, what talent you have! Beautiful.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Lovely painting, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
That was good work by your friend.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Such a restful scene, it needs pride of place.
Thank you very much, Lindsey. It has it now
Wow! What a beautiful painting you did!
Thank you so much, Ribana
HI Derrick, this is a really good picture. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you very much, Robbie