"Winter Medow" by Will Kirkland

Barbara Simcoe 21 Jun 2016

This is lovely, Will! I particularly like the color combinations that really say "cold Winter".

Artist Reply: Barbara: thank you so much for your very nice comments. This is the first piece that I backed with black paper rather than with the white that I normally use. It seemed the best way to have the snow show up clearly. I'm glad that this piece seems to speak to you. Your time and comments are very much appreciated. Best regards, Will

Mark Kokopelli Watkins, Artist 16 Feb 2016

Boy! You really captured this winter scene with the snow, very nicely. the details as usual make it look so real and the rhythm of the trees and sunset really express a great deal in this piece, my friend!

Artist Reply: Mark: thanks so much for such kind comments! I enjoyed doing this and it's the first piece done on Dura-lar film that I backed with black paper. This allowed the snow to pop out. Thanks again and best regards, Will.

Skylar Tipton 09 Jan 2016

I love this and you are so right. This scenery does tell a story and I can see why you treasured it. Nice the way the the snow settles on the tree. Great work :)

Artist Reply: Skylar: Thank you so much for looking and for your very kind comments. I'm glad that this piece speaks to you and that it can perhaps brighten your winter! Have a great coming week. Best regards, Will

Barry Wald 01 Apr 2015

Very beautifully done. I really enjoy your landscapes. This drawing reminds me of a Japanese block print.

Artist Reply: Barry: Thanks once again for such nice comments. I do enjoy doing landscapes, but I also enjoy doing still life pieces. I don't work on paper. I use a matte surfaced polyester film sold under the trade name of Dura-lar. The matte surface is on both sides and allows color to be added to both sides. The surface is quite smooth and makes it nice for the photo realistic look that I try to acheive. More info than you probably wanted! Best regards, Will

ruth sears 08 Mar 2015

This is really superb!

Artist Reply: Ruth: thanks so very much! What a generous comment. This is my first attempt to doing a winter scene. I'm also pleased with how it turned out. Thanks again and best regards, Will

STAN SWENSON 20 Feb 2015

Great looking art Will. Never tried colored pencil and it looks like you mastered it. Keep it up and keep riding. Thanks for your kind comment also.

Artist Reply: Stan: Thank you so much for such generous comments. We never truly feel that we have master our medium, but I feel that you certainly have. I looked at more of your work and find it all beautiful. The row boat at sunrise is particularily amazing. The color is wonderful. If you have time, would you please let me know where you have the gicle prints of you work done? I have thought about this, but have never followed up on it. I work on a matte surfaced polyester film called Dura-lar rather than on paper. I don't know how gicle prints of this would turn out. Sorry to be so wordy! Best regards and have a great weekend. Will

Julie Mayser 18 Feb 2015

Superb work, Will! Amazing attention to detail and your use of color/value brings this fine piece to life!

Artist Reply: Julie: thank you so much for taking time to view and to comment on my work. It is greatly appreciated. I do like detail. Probably comes from 31 years as a university gross anatomy professor! Thank you again and have a very nice day. Best regards, Will

Joseph Mangiacotti 14 Feb 2015

What a Truly Beautiful work of Art Will. I thought it was a photograph and I'm amazed that it is colored pencil. You are very talented Will. The scene is Beautiful to see and I like the story behind it. Excellent Artwork Will very Impressive!

Artist Reply: Joe: thank you so very much for such a nice comment. I dwell on detail and do strive for a photo realistic look. I'm very flattered that you initially took it to be a photograph. Colored pencil (Prismacolor Verithin pencils do wonders when applied to matte surfaced Dura-lar polyester film. Thanks again for taking time to view and comment on my work. Best regards, Will

Vernonette Gaddy 09 Feb 2015

Marvelous colored pencil Winter scenic artwork. :)

Artist Reply: Vernonette: thank you so much. This is my first attempt at doing a winter, snow scene. I rather enjoyed it and do hope to do more. However, I don't need more snow this very winter! Best regards, Will

Darlene Foster 25 Jan 2015

very well done, snow is very difficult

Artist Reply: Darlene: thanks so much. This was hard, but it helped me to realize how effective a black backing to the Dura-lar polyester film that I use is to this type of subject. Thanks again. Best regards, Will

John Cappello 19 Jan 2015

Another Very Beautiful work!

Artist Reply: John: thank you so much for such a kind comment. My best for you in 2015. Stay creative, my friend. Best regards, Will

James Anderson 18 Jan 2015

Love the contrast of the sky to the tree branches. Great work.

Artist Reply: James: thank you so much. I was drawn to using the original old slide that my father-in-law took years ago because of the way the snow showed up on the tree branches. Yes, the background sky helped to really bring this out in this piece. I was pleased how the whole thing looked. Best regards, Will

Sharon De Vore 15 Jan 2015

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE, WILL.

Artist Reply: Sharon: thank you so very much. I enjoyed doing this piece because of the personal meaning that it holds. I'm glad that it also spoke to you. Best regards, Will

Heloisa Castro 12 Jan 2015

Beautiful work!

Artist Reply: Heloisa: thank you so very much for your kind comment. Have a very good and creative 2015. Best regards, Will

cindy kelly 12 Jan 2015

Absolutely beautiful Will. I love how you did the trees.

Artist Reply: Cindy: thanks so very much. I enjoy doing winter trees and was drawn to this because of the snow on the branches. As you know I use Dura-lar polyester film as a surface rather than paper. I always back the finished pieces with white paper to allow the colors to really pop. However, this did not allow the snow to show clearly, so I backed this piece with black Cranston board. The snow shows up nicely, but I feel that the overall look may be darker than I had intended. Guess I refer to the piece as "Early dawn in the snowy medow". Thanks again. Best regards, Will

Joanie Holliday 12 Jan 2015

JUST "BEAUTIFUL COLORED PENCIL WORK WILL... GORGEOUS SCENE.. JOANIE

Artist Reply: Joanie: thanks so very much. Your opinion means a lot to me. This is a beautiful scene and what drew me to it especially was how the snow sat on the tree limbs so nicely. However, to get this to show up clearly, I had to back the Dura-lar polyester film with black Cranston board. It turned out a bit darker than I really wanted, but it still turned out to accurately reflect the scene. Thanks again and all my best. Will

Angel Estevez 12 Jan 2015

A lot of beautiful winter landscape! Great concept! Congratulations Will. Hugs.

Artist Reply: Angel: thanks once again for such kind comments. I'm glad that you find this scene pleasing, as it holds memories for both me and my wife. She grew up in the home that looks out on this medow. All the best to you in 2015. Will

marie-claire gallet 12 Jan 2015

WOW, superbly done, Will !!! Brrrrrrrrrr !!!!!

Artist Reply: Marie-Claire: thank you for the very nice comment and for feeling the chill! This is a beautiful scene and hold lots of memories for both me and my wife. The home where she grew up looks out on this lovely medow. My father-in-law caught the light just right in his original photoghraph. All the best to you and your husband. Nice to hear that your daughter in now farily close to you. Lots of excitement in Paris these days. Of course, not the kind anyone wants. Best regards, Will

paula bettam 12 Jan 2015

beatiful woork xx

Artist Reply: Paula: thank you for such a nice comment. It is very much appreciated. All the best to you in 2015. Regards, Will

"Winter Medow"

by Will Kirkland

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