Thursday 3 March 2011

Over the Hills and Faraway


After my previous post of sketches from the city I really feel  like some fresh air.  This is the Sicily that I love, up high looking out over the hills and mountains and yes with the wind in my hair! 
I had to paint this from  a photograph I took at the end of the summer but it won't be long before I go back.

Watercolour and coloured pencil  32 x 24 cms

20 comments:

Lissa Rachelle said...

What a beautiful, inspiring scene! Makes me want to be walking through that greenery! Really lovely.

Mari Brown and Colourblob said...

Really beautiful and it makes me miss and look forward to summer (it reminds me of Killarney, a place we love to go to and do our canoe trips, of course hike up to the hills : )

Wonderful painting!!!

nanke's stuff said...

I can see why you love Sicily with beautiful views like this one. I particularly like the sky in this piece. The whole painting is beautiful! nancy

Gillian Mowbray said...

This could easily be Wales - fresh air, mountains, peace and yes - wind. (plus rain, LOL)

Love that sky!

Anonymous said...

This looks so like the hills we are surrounded by - but I suspect your hills are somewhat warmer!!

Deborah said...

Beautiful! I could go for a stroll right now. Your colors are so fresh.

Sandra said...

Lovely!

Janene said...

I love this! The colors are gorgeous. It reminds me of the rolling hills around where I live too. I can't wait for better outdoor sketching weather either.

debra morris said...

Beautiful Cathy, like the city sketches too...hope your spring comes soon

Pat said...

Painted from a photo makes it available the whole year.. and I can see why you love the place so..
gorgeous painting xx

Unknown said...

Love this latest landscape, it makes me want to visit.

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Claire said...

this is just lovely!
and i can finally say thank you for your comment on my EDM cup and saucer drawing - i'm now back in action having got my laptop fixed *phew*

jill said...

I love the colours in this drawing, they contrast so well.

jenna said...

oooh, pretty! and an exemplar of watercolor =)

Unknown said...

Beautiful work, it looks very serene :)

Alex said...

It's gorgeous! I really like the subtle and soft touches around the edges, makes the whole scenery so realistic and one could not help but to imagine being there. ^^ This is amazing!

Lucia B. said...

What a beautiful view! It's a joy for the eye when one can see so far in the distance and admire such beautiful colours, gently fading near the horizon...

Dan Kent said...

Very beautifully done. I love the contrast between the yellow and purple tints. The clouds and mountains - masterful! (and everything else too.)

Ann said...

Beautiful!

Unknown said...

It's gorgeous and inviting! I can see wanting to sit up there all afternoon!