After experiencing my first tornado, a few days ago, at the Northern Sea, I couldn’t remove from my head the picture of the storm. Being at a safe distance, I could actually appreciate the force and beauty of the natural phenomena.
The force with which it shifted from the road, into the sea, and moved the sea water, creating amazingly beautiful waves, gently moving the passing by ships, determined me to give it a try, and recreate the storm at sea.
The sea was never easy for me to paint and all my previous attempts at it, came out very wrong. Now, after doing a bit of research on how to mix the colors, and which shades go where, I think it came out a bit closer to reality 🙂
Time lapse video, of making the painting, step by step:
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Quite beautiful Lucy, one of my favorite painters is Turner so I’m happy to feel the power of the sea and the expression of the sky in your painting 🙂
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Thank you so much, Francis! I love Turner’s work. In comparison, it looks like my paintings are done by a 2 year old haha 🙂 I do want to improve though, so I’ll definitely practice some more. Have a lovely day!
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This is really good! I like it a lot. 🙂 And once again, lovely to watch the painting develop in time lapse 🙂
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Thank you so much! Glad to know you enjoyed the painting and the time lapse video. Since I discovered the trick with the time lapse, I just can’t not use it 🙂 I love to watch my work coming to life. I hope it will also help others, who want to learn how to paint. Have a lovely day!
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It really is a great technique to understand how a painting develops 🙂
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Very nice!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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Wow….that was so fascinating to watch, Lucy. Love the finished painting. 🙂
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Thanks you so much! I’m happy to know you enjoyed it. The time lapse trick is my favorite part, when I’m done with painting 🙂
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Wow, Lucy, did I ever enjoy this post! It is great you got to watch the tornado without being endangered, and absolutely delightful that it opened the way for your painting. The time elapse video was fascinating to watch, and your painting is truly wonderful. 😀
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Thank you so much for your lovely words! I’m happy you enjoyed the painting 🙂 It was absolutely amazing to see the tornado, especially when I had no idea they exist in Europe as well. Mother Nature never fails to amaze. Have a lovely evening!
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This is crazy, you’ve improved so much, I can’t believe it !!! This is gorgeous !!! I love this one, each time I’m going to say it’s my favourite, but this one is my favourite! :p:p:p
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Hahaha….I should make a spreadsheet with all your favorites. Thanks!! I also love it. I always wanted to paint the sea, but it always came out as a disaster, until now 🙂 There’s still a lot of room for improvement, but it’s getting there. x
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Wow! This is really beautiful… ❤ 🙂
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Thank you so much!! ❤
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Very enjoyable to see your painting go from blank to beautiful !!! Fun stuff to watch you at work!!
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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Thank you, Judie! Glad you like it. I also love to watch how the paper turns from blank to a real painting. I’ll definitely use the time lapse again. Hugs! x
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Storms in the sea are no fun and scary. I had several experiences already and there was one time when I was in Indonesia, the storm was so bad and our boat was too small. I thought back then that I would die. But these experiences would never stop me to explore the ocean, as you may already know about my diving experience 🙂
Beautiful painting Lucy, you are truly talented and keep it up!
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Welcome back, Indah! I missed having you around. I agree! I also went through something similar, but this won’t stop me either. The beauty of the sea is not comparable. I’m happy you also didn’t quit, as I’d terribly miss your diving posts 🙂 Thanks for the kind words! Have a lovely day! x
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What a wonderful painting of the sea Lucy! It looks very realistic love the colours too very effective! 🙂
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Thanks you so much! I’m happy you find it realistic. It’s much better than my previous attempts, but it can sure use more work 🙂 Have a lovely weekend! x
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I think you’re very talented Lucy keep going! 🙂
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I will, for sure 🙂 Thank you once again. Have a wonderful weekend!
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I love this painting, Lucy! Thank you for the video. Beautifully done. 🙂
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My pleasure, Amy! I’m happy you enjoyed it. The video is quite a nice touch for the blog. I hope it will help others improve their technique. Have a lovely weekend! x
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The painting of the sea storm is full of energy and I watched your time lapse video several times. Wow! Thanks so much for sharing. You are truly gifted.
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Thank you so much! I’m happy to know you liked it 🙂 I love the time lapse video. Is a good way to teach others how it’s done, and also to see my moves once again. Have a lovely weekend!
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Loved your video – and a beautiful painting! You did a great job with the water. I’ve seen a number of paintings & I think stormy sea can present quite a challenge. I like the lighter color in the front (bottom) of your painting. Makes the storm really pop out!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! Indeed, the sea always represent a challenge. It’s very dynamic so the painting has to be just so, in order to recreate its power and wilderness.
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a lovely day!
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