There is a painter that I like, Leon Morrocco, a Scottish painter who now lives in the Alpes Maritimes which is just north of Nice, France. My exaggerated and soaring perspective has given the impression this painting might be based on the French Alps rather than Northumberland. I am also adopting a more brighter pastel palette, similar to Leon but his use of pastel colour is so intense it makes me feel ill. I like the way the bottom right is emerging. This is the area of maximum contrast, the dark shadow from the hill and the raking sunlight catching the trees. Like the way this painting is progressing, making me think of a slight stylist change for the future.
Pike House Hill. Day 5