Winter Swans

Lovely! Warm regards, Ilkka

Lovely and muted...soft colors, painterly....and swans always have seemed to be the most delicate of creatures...nicely done Linda!

I love the water treatment - texture and color is wonderful. I also like the composition; it's difficult to get a group of four to look"right." My only comment is that the white of the swans is very harsh compared to the soft water. Somehow it seems a little too bright for me. Perhaps a little softening of the brightness on the backs would help.

I am thinking of painting this in watercolours. If I do get around to this I think that your point is important. I realize now that the swans are a too flat because of the bright white, no definition. Thanks for your thoughts on this, very helpful.

Happy Holidays!