Winter Sunset on the Rideau - My latest Watercolour painting
Here is my latest Winter Watercolour
The Winter Sunset on the Rideau River
Ontario Canada
8 x 10 watercolour paper
My painting Process :
Step 1: Start with light pencil sketch on Watercolour Paper
Step 2: Add yellow and orange to sky and reflection on River
Step 3: add violet, blue and burnt umber for distant island …. Add blue shadows on foreground snow.
Step 4: Add foreground trees and shadows
Original IPhone photography
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Wow, this painting is absolutely breathtaking! 🌅 The way you captured the Winter Sunset on the Rideau River is incredible—the warm glow of the yellows and oranges in the sky contrasts so beautifully with the cool blues and violets in the snow and shadows. I love how the reflections on the water feel so lifelike, almost like I could step into the scene and feel the crisp winter air. The depth you’ve created with the distant island and foreground trees really draws the eye across the painting, and your layering technique shows such careful planning and artistry.
Reading your step-by-step process makes me appreciate it even more—starting with the light pencil sketch, building up the sky and river reflections, and then adding the subtle shadows and details really demonstrates your skill and patience. It’s amazing how photography inspired your composition too, yet your watercolor brings it to life in such a unique and artistic way. Ontario’s winter sunsets have never looked so enchanting! ❄️🎨
I also noticed you’re offering NFTs and prints—what a great way to share your work with the world. Anyone who sees this painting has to pause and admire it; it’s both serene and full of life. Truly inspiring!
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Thank you very much. I am getting back into painting now that I’m retired and have more time.
I will post a lot more here on Steemit.com
Great job and keep it up !
I'm loving it, the paint is even more beautiful than the picture 😻
This is one of those watercolour paintings I like. I wonder about the bright colours.
Oh my God I so love your painting❤️😭, the landscape is so beautiful and I loved how you played around with the light orange and yellow color representing sun light in the middle, seeing your work makes me want to start painting landscapes 🤣 Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece because it made my day I won’t lie.