“A Mix for March” is a new exhibition at the Gullane Gallery which started on the 12th March. I’ve a number of new works on display including this new Painting of Pittenweem. I was fortunate to travel up to the East Neuk of Fife earlier in the year to do some sketchbook watercolours of three of the very picturesque fishing villages dotted along the coastline.
My first port of call (literally) was indeed Pittenweem. After completing a quick sketchbook watercolour, I then moved on to Anstruther. Again, I painted another watercolour of some small boats in the harbour. Last of all, I went to Crail. Crail has a tiny harbour but it’s very paintable. The light was starting to fade but felt I had sufficient reference to produce an interesting body of fresh works.
For this particular Painting of Pittenweem, I wanted to retain the loose sketchbook qualities of the “en plein air” study. I used a hand made Indian rag paper with deckled edges and a rough surface. I kept the brush marks lively and fresh without loosing too much detail.
It’s not the first time I’ve produced a painting of Pittenweem. If you visit my website www.alanreed.com you will see a range of limited edition prints of the East Nuek of Fife including one of Pittenweem.
The exhibition at the Gullane Gallery finishes 3rd April.