Calming Tranquility From Painting Landscapes Throughout The Seasons

In this day and age where valuable free time is so hard to come by, where do we find relaxation, peace or solitude from the busy life of today with all it’s trials and tribulations. People use their time in different ways but I am sure that many opt for some sort of peace and tranquility.

As a contemporary artist that appreciates nature, I often head for the country to admire the beautiful landscapes, mountains, trees, lakes, flowers, birds etc. The effect they have on me is relaxing. The rare beauty of this awakens my emotions. Often I capture these emotions on camera, so that the memory remains with me.

The colours in the country are inspiring - either in winter or summer. I love the starkness of winter when the trees are stripped empty, the first snows and naturally the pattern that frost makes, be it on the window panes, cars,etc…. Maybe the colours are at their Sunday best in the autumn.

Fascinating too are the rustling leaves and falling twigs as they seem to dance like an Autumn Concerto. The reds, browns, golden yellow and the leaves partly disintegrated are quite something together with the conkers dropping at your feet.

I have spent a fair bit of time in County Kerry where the landscapes are naturally rugged which is impressive to the eye of a contemporary painter. If you head onward towards Dingle the natural movement of the waterfalls at Muckross Pass takes your breath away. The early morning mists too are something to behold.

Different things grab peoples emotions, personally I am quite happy to browse along a deserted beach at any season of the year. Observe the birds, watch the sun dappling on the water, or the flow of the tide as it comes in and goes out. Even see children playing, running in and out of the water, making sandcastles, or dogs roaming free off the leash. One thing is for sure, possibly one of the finest things to encapsulate is the early morning sunrise or the evening sunset in all their glory. This is beauty at it’s finest.

Spring as well, is an wonderful season when you see the first delicate buds appearing on trees, hedges and bushes. Snowdrops and fragile Celandiles pushing their way up through the ground.
Easter on towards May brings the gorgeous array of nodding Bluebells which are abound in many of our local woods and forests mingling amongst the Buttercups and Ferns.

Then we are into the colourful surprise of summer. At that time the trees are ready to be appreciated. Flowers are in full bloom creating magical displays which lift our spirits. Hues and patches of delicate tones which warm the soul, to very bright and passionate colours which knock our socks off.

Skylines too are fantastic. The cloud formations are always wonderful with their delicate and also very strong tints. Red skies are beautiful, relating to you that the next day is going to be golden.

Is it any surprise then people enjoy painting Landscapes? You get all the inspiration you could possibly need. As you can see you are surrounded by subjects. Whether you catch them on camera first, or do them from memory. Pick up you pad and seize the day!

This article was written by Anna Meenaghan of http://annameenaghanart.com

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