“Distant views lets our imagination take us to places unknown,” by Mary
Our trip to New England last year for the leaf season began in the beautiful State of Connecticut with a hike up Talcott Mountain. The trail was a little steeper than we anticipated, but well the views made up for it – they were nothing short of spectacular and totally unexpected. It was quite the treat ~
Lookout Point on Talcott Mountain, a charcoal drawing (10×8) was done on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. My whole objective for this scene was to allow the tree to take center stage, all the while pushing the views way back into the distance – allowing the viewer to fill in the blanks along the way. Charcoal allowed me to leave out a lot of the detail, but still give the tree definition and grace as it sits atop the mountain.
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Hi Mary, hope you are doing great. Had been a bit irregular with blogging and missed a lot of posts from my blogger friends here… 🙂
Great work with charcoal as always….what a lovely spot!
Hi Maniparna, so nice to see you again and leaving such a beautiful comment. I have missed you – I too have been irregular with blogging, but am trying to stay on top of it. Hope you are well and that your writing is going well.
Thanks, Mary… 🙂 I’m trying to be regular…
What a great spot. It looks like a person can see for miles. Let’s pack a picnic lunch and hike up there tomorrow! 😉
Awesome – would be lots of fun, especially with all the wild flowers. Thanks Ruth!!
O my , this is amazing!
Thanks so much Holly, glad you enjoyed the view!! Have a lovely weekend.
Your charcoals are excellent!
I love drawing, too, it’s the easiest thing to do, but I don’t want to have only drawings. I must admit looking at your drawings that these are great artworks. Maybe I should also leave some stuff only as a drawing? It’s worth considering.
Definitely, inspiring.
Thanks so much Inese for your generous comment and for taking the time to view my drawings. I really enjoy drawing too. For me, it takes me back to the basics and technicals, but also I like to see how far I can push graphite and charcoal. It’s been a good exercise over these past four-to-five months.
You do charcoal so well. The feeling I get from it is a sense of loneliness … but who knows why.
Thanks Frank very much for your kind compliment – I can see why you would say that – loneliness, but with strength. Hey guess what, or maybe you already know, unbelievable that TCU took the NIT championship last night – awesome game and big excitement for the college and community of Fort Worth. Talk about a turned around ~ now it’s time for Geno and UConn’s women to have some fun!
Elegant composition and excellent execution, Mary
Thanks so much Derrick – I really appreciate your generous description, means a lot. Have a lovely weekend, my best to Jackie!
Another place I know very well….and beautifully captured….thank you, Mary…:)
Love your read on this Janet, thank you for your thoughts. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Love that solitary tree – it speaks to me!
Hi Fiona – thank you and so glad you enjoyed the scene!
Beautiful drawing.
Thank you for your nice comment – much appreciated!
A beautiful capture of light and texture in a simple, but stately subject.
Happy to see you Audrey, thank you so much for your read on the scene!! Have a great weekend.
Elegant and well resolved work
Miss Mary
Big hugs
uncle john
Hi Uncle John – thank you so much for your beautiful response and description. Always appreciated ~ have a wonderful week ahead!
My mother was an artist, and I remember her working with charcoal. I know it isn’t easy which is why I appreciate your work. Alas, I didn’t get the artist gene!
How cool Elisa – I would have loved to watch her work the charcoal, a fascinating medium. Thank you so much! But I have to say you have the photographer gene and what you produce is gorgeous!!
Such a beautiful drawing, Mary. That tree really does have a great view. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia – the best view in the house!!
Absolutely. 🙂
I love your drawing. As a former art student it is so nice to see a seasoned artist such as yourself working in charcoal.
Thank you so much Denise – charcoal is a fantastic medium to work with. I describe it as soft, gentle and vibrant if you allow it to show its stuff! Thanks again ~
I have always enjoyed your work 🙂
I appreciate your compliment Heather. Thank you so much!
This is really beautiful, Mary. It makes me feel lonesome…but in a good way. I think I’ve had too much stimulation today and I need to sit underneath that tree. Thank you!
I’m loving your quotes too! xo
It was such a surprise and good find, that if we didn’t have such a heavy schedule that day it would have been the perfect spot for taking a seat and kicking back. Thanks very much Jill and glad you could find some quiet under the tree!
A lonely beauty looks out over her dream. This is what I see in your very poignant drawing, Mary.
Love your response Resa – magic in your writing. Thanks very much my friend.
You take my breath away with these drawings!
Thank you for being so generous Sarah, means a lot to me. I thoroughly enjoyed working this scene with charcoal.
Lonely, radiant and beautiful! 🙂
Thank you Marina – I like your description, your words fit the scene perfectly.