Bass Lake on a lazy day

Posted by Stephen Quirke on October 11, 2011 under Art, Betty's Bay, en plein air, painting, watercolor, watercolour | 10 Comments to Read

This is Bass Lake in Betty’s Bay, from the Eastern end.

It is painted on 300gm Arches cold pressed (180x290mm)

Last weekend Aura and I went to spend another restful weekend with our friends in Betty’s Bay.   There is something very pleasant about lying around on Buffalo Grass, listening to a Sombre Bulbul in the trees.

I also had a chance to wander up and down the beach collecting photos for painting.   I suppose it should not be a surprise but the mood of the beach changes constantly and the clouds gather and dispel on the peak over looking the town.  What a beautiful place.

I did the painting after a rather frustrating surf.  The waves are big and fast there and I had a bit of a scary fall.  As I waited for another wave I chatted with another surfer who told me he had fallen headfirst into a sandbank.  He was paralysed and lay in the water drowning, but then he got the use of his limbs again and managed to make his way to the beach.  mmmm – not an encouraging story.

Anyway after the surf I took off my wetsuit and joined everyone for a swim in Bass Lake.  Well I sat on a low wooden walkway and chatted while they swam.  Then the urge to paint grew too strong and I stayed with Sinead and painted a picture while everyone else returned home to make lunch.  Another lovely lazy day.

 

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  • Carol King said,

    That sky is beckoning to me. And the greens are beautiful. As are the reflections in the water.

    A girl I know was painting on it recently and it felt so think and hard. Like painting on cardboard. Although since I never actually painted on it, I have no idea what it’s like. I think you said you like it better the the lighter paper.

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hi Carol – it is so good to sit in the warm sunshine and idly splash down colour. thanks for your kind comments. I like the heavier papers as they don’t conkle so much but really, painting so small it does not make that much difference. Sometimes I just grab what I have on hand.

  • Leslie White said,

    The lake looks like glass. I’m there through your description and awesome painting of the area, Stephen. Does look like a lazy day. Stay safe with that surfing and steer clear of sandbanks, please!

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hi Leslie – Yes I love Summer – Winter is exciting – but I love the Summer heat. And yes – self-preservation has kicked in. The Pipe is less brutal.

  • Barry Coombs said,

    I’m barely able to surf the web. I always want to use the word limpid and your beautiful treatment of the water gives me the opportunity. Limpid!

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hey Cool! High praise! thanks Barry. I have just enjoyed reading about your exploits in Puglia. Man!

  • Linda Halcomb said,

    Beautiful sky and great back ground. It amazes me how much your work has changed in the two years I’ve been blogging. Bravo!

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hi Linda – it is always good to hear from you. Thanks for the encouragement

  • Antonis Gourountis said,

    wonderful work ! very beautiful ! I always admire artists with your style !

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hey Antonis – thanks for dropping by and leaving this great comment – all the best

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