Monday, March 23, 2009

Spring on the Wyeside

oil on panel 5x8"

Spring on the river Wye
with the Builth Wells bridge and the Wyeside theatre in the background
it was hot and hazy,
felt more like France than Wales...

16 comments:

Charlene Brown said...

I've just discovered your 'Showing posts with label wales' feature! Have never been to Wales, but your blog just might get me there.

René PleinAir said...

Hey you haven been outside!!

Good for you Rob, a good start!

Arti said...

beautiful, Rob...

Keith Tilley said...

A little bit of summer in March. Nice one Rob.

rob ijbema said...

that is such a nice compliment charlene,hope you make it one day,
wales is worth a visit!

rob ijbema said...

it was such a lovely day rene,couldn't resist

rob ijbema said...

thanks for letting me know arti

rob ijbema said...

hi keith
yes hazy sunshine allready
the daffodills are popping up everywhere

Cooper Dragonette said...

Another work that makes me want to get on the plane for Wales. Maybe we can trade houses for a week!?

Kim VanDerHoek said...

Your landscapes are have such a quiet feeling compared to your cars, which is very appropriate. They rhythm of the arches under the bridge catch my interest immediately. Also, I you've done a great job with the color in this as it looks exactly like spring to me!

rob ijbema said...

oh cooper i would love that
America is the land of my dreams
(and nightmares)
painting the blue light in Maine would be something else!

rob ijbema said...

thank you for your keen observations kim
it was vey peaceful by the river
all that was heard was the light...
aren't spring colors so nice and fresh,the time of year you can paint grass as acid green as you like especially looking into the sun.

Galya said...

Very impressive work, Rob. I like a colour harmony and atmosphere.

rob ijbema said...

many thanks galina
atmosphere is what it is about for me...

Unknown said...

Decided to try again today as yesterday's comment has not appeared. Like this a lot, it evokes the change in season, light after the dull days and new growth. Delightful.

rob ijbema said...

that was how i felt mick
full of spring...can only happen on location!
thanks for trying again,appreciated