Mountain Cottage

Trial with palette knife

After few of these paintings, Thought of more experiments and tried this with palette knife for the first time ! Bob Ross makes it look so simple.. Trust me, I saw that video many times and thought it must be OK to try.. No its not, It requires some real hands to use that knife to make snow mountains.. This painting did not finish in one shot, I took well over 5 hours of multiple tries (Many times in between I thought of quitting it) to come to this shape ! It was called 'simple one' by Mr.Ross (You are genious Mr. Ross) but it was the toughest one for me

But thoroughly enjoyed the whole painting.. I have to admit that clouds have not come good, I didnt prepare the black canvas properly (I should have used Gesso rather than using a black paint), Trees look ameturish.. 

All those with whom I shared this via whatsapp gave good feedback (Except few who have been my good critics ;) because of whom I try to improve further) 

Personally I was quite satisfied with the outcome.. Was overwhelmed by some cute responses my kids gave specially regarding the cottage and mountains, Few collegues offered to buy this. I dont think I would sell these, rather I would gift them as and when I can and will keep painting :) whenever I can.. 

Now this painting is hung in my living room