Menonday Art Vibe; Fallen Skies

Dumfriesshire is a part of Scotland that tends to be overlooked. This is a great shame because it has much to interest those who love nature, hills, wildlife, and the arts.

There is so much to love about this painting, but most of all... just look at those reflections in the burn! It truly feels like the sky has fallen into the water and rests upon the earth. Then, there is the colouration, which emulates the late autumnal tones that prevail under such skies. Next, there is the sense of space created by the composition. The fencing on the right plays an important part in the perspective achieved. 

It was interesting to read that this artist also photographed the landscape - I believe the painting here echoes the feel of looking at a photograph; there is a sense of standing right there on the banks of the burn and looking across to the hills, poised to start walking toward them...

Do you have that sensation? Does anything of this piece appeal to you?