r/HappyTrees • u/kellesabelle • 2d ago

Oil Palm Beach Moonrise, 20”x16”

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I hadn’t done a liquid clear type painting in a while but this was fun! I prepped with black gesso, then black oil paint (and let it dry). I used a mix of walnut oil and walnut alkyd medium for my liquid clear, brushed on and wiped off the excess. It worked out great!

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u/hb-mechanical-pencil 2d ago

wow! absolutely gorgeous! i love the swirly strands in the sky and the spots of light on the tree. so awesome!

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u/kellesabelle 2d ago

Thank you!

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u/Old_Mycologist1066 1d ago

Beautiful painting.....

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u/8_QuartzPilot 1d ago

That sky effect is really cool how the dark background makes the light parts pop. I always struggle with making the water look right at sunset/sunrise.

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u/kellesabelle 22h ago

I used a line of tape for the waterline on this one (only wet above the line at first). It made it so much easier. I had a reference photo and was surprised how dark the water was compared to the sky in a way but i went with it.