“The Breach” – Chileno Beach
“Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things.”
― Pablo Picasso
Though this is my photo blog I have, recently, posted a few paintings. Actually, they are photos of paintings, so I’m really not crossing a line, am I?
As those of you who follow this blog regularly would know, I’ve commented in the past about the idea that I can’t paint, and that I have used digital painting as a proxy for this deficit. However, those digital paintings stirred something inside me to give painting a try. It was a big risk on my part. What if I proved myself right? Well, no harm in trying.
I was surprised to find that something that sat dormant for so long could be so easily awakened, simply by listening to my inner voice and a bit of preparation. I went out and bought some good quality paints and an assortment of brushes and really surprised myself. It has been a LONG time since I put brush to canvas and I never really enjoyed it, because I was just not good at mixing colours.
Time, and experience with photo composition and colour balance has taught me why my colours were off and a few online beginner courses in acrylic painting technique made me somewhat ready to try it again.
My recent whale watching trip and subsequent photos inspired me to attempt a painting of the whales breaching. So, here it is. I believe I have a long way to go to get my paintings to the level I desire, but I’m not disappointed in the result. This is my third painting since I started in mid-February.
Ed Lehming Photography 
Lovely piece – enjoyable nuances of lights, textures and movements. It feels a little chilly, too.
It was a bit chilly, the water was only 20 degrees C.
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Beautiful painting.
Thank you
You have certainly captured the drama, Ed. Nice one 🙂
Thank you Pete.
Beautiful!!!
Thank you
Oh, this is lovely painting. I would like to reblog it! Is it okay? Can I find one of your photo to do a painting?
Absolutely, just provide the link back to the original.
Sure! Thank you!
Reblogged this on The Showers of Blessing and commented:
This is an amazing painting of Ed Lehming’s own photo. His blog has fascinating photos. He just came back on a whale watching trip and took photos of my favorite mammal – the Humpback, singing, whale!
Hi Ed, Here is the reblog link. Thank you!
https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/the-breach-chileno-beach/
Thank you
You’re welcome!! Thank you!
One of my blogger friend likes your painting and follows you! Paint more?
Absolutely
Look forward to seeing some more!!
Great painting, I too have just discovered the joy of painting 🎨😊
Thank you. Only my third in about 35 years.
It’s strange I’ve only just started taking photographs and painting (at a very amateur level) but there is obviously a connection between the two!
I can just feel the richness of you experience that inspired you to paint … and so well, only on your third!
Wow!
Thank you
Lovely painting capturing the mood of the sea wonderfully. Amazing that it’s only your third, I’m thinking I might have to give it a go 😊
It’s worth a try. You never know what’s waiting inside you 🙂
Nice BLOG!!! ADD my too!!! Kisses!!!
Brilliant. Keep on painting and sharing your talent.
Thank you Lynn
I think you captured the movement that was in the photograph quite nicely! 🙂
Thank you
Yes, keep going, you’re off to a great start!
Thanks, I just completed number four.
Wow Ed. That is a really good painting. I know what you mean about the “dormant part. I dabbled in water color in my twenties, and didn’t paint for over thirty years, then I stumbled on acrylic painting on wood. The act of creating something (anything), is a beautiful thing. I hope you continue to paint.
Thank you.