Landscape Archives

A Closer Look At The Little Worker by Helen McNicoll

April 10, 2024 by Dan Scott 11 Comments

Let’s take a closer look at The Little Worker by Helen McNicoll—a pleasant landscape with high-key colors, compressed values, and an intimate perspective. Dimensions: 20 x 24 inches (51.3 × 61 cm) Year Created: c.1907 Medium: Oil on Canvas Current Location: Ontario Art Gallery, Toronto Click here to download a high-resolution photo of the painting. … Read more

How to Paint a Vivid Sunset or Sunrise (Plus Master Painting Examples)

February 21, 2024December 21, 2017 by Dan Scott 9 Comments

I absolutely love sunset (and sunrise) paintings. During these times of the day, the contrast between light and dark sharpens, the details start to fade and all these beautiful colors start to get involved. As there is generally less clarity in sunset scenes, you need to rely more on color and light to create interest … Read more