Art Fun Cheap

By Artfang, guest blogger

In this day and age where valuable free time is so precious, where do we find relaxation, peace or solitude from the frantic life of today with all it’s trials and tribulations. People use this time in different ways but I am convinced that many opt for some sort of peace and tranquility.

As a contemporary artist that enjoys nature, I often head for the country to admire the wonderful landscapes, mountains, trees, lakes, flowers, birds etc. The effect they have on me is calming. The rare beauty of this awakens my emotions. Often I capture these moments on camera, so that the memory remains with me.

The colours in the country are inspiring – whether in winter or summer. I love the starkness of winter when the trees are stripped bare, the first snows and of course the pattern that frost makes, be it on the window panes, cars,etc…. Possibly the colours are at their Sunday best in the autumn.

Fascinating too are the rustling leaves and falling twigs as they appear to dance like an Autumn Concerto. The reds, browns, golden yellow and the leaves partly disintegrated are quite something together with the conkers falling at your feet.

I have spent some time in County Kerry where the landscapes are naturally rugged which is amazing to the eye of a contemporary painter. If you head onward towards Dingle the natural flow of the waterfalls at Muckross Pass takes your breath away. The early morning mists too are something to behold.

Different things capture peoples emotions, personally I am quite happy to walk along a deserted beach at any season of the year. Observe the birds, watch the sun bouncing on the water, or the flow of the tide as it comes in and goes out. Even see children playing, running in and out of the water, making sandcastles, or dogs roaming free off the leash. One thing is for sure, perhaps one of the finest things to encapsulate is the early morning sunrise or the evening sunset in all its glory. This is beauty at it’s finest.

Spring too, is an amazing season when you see the first fragile buds appearing on trees, hedges and bushes. Snowdrops and delicate Celandiles pushing their way up through the ground.
Easter on towards May brings the amazing array of nodding Bluebells which are abound in plenty of our local woods and forests mingling amongst the Buttercups and Ferns.

Then we are into the colourful blaze of summer. At that time the trees are ready to be adored. Flowers are in full bloom creating eye catching displays which warm our spirits. Hues and patches of tender tones which warm the soul, to very bright and passionate colours which knock our socks off.

Skylines too are fantastic. The cloud formations are always enjoyable with their delicate and also very strong tints. Red skies are relaxing, relating to you that the next day is going to be golden.

Is it any wonder then people love painting Landscapes? You get all the inspiration you could possibly need. As you can see you are surrounded by subjects. Whether you capture them on camera first, or do them from memory. Pick up you pencil and seize the day!

This article was written by Anna Meenaghan of http://annameenaghanart.com

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