Nepalese Village Door 22ins x 15ins Oil Pastels on paper 2014
My interpretation of the door to a house in the village of Khumjung, Nepal, high in the Himalaya on the Everest Trail. I was pleased with how this turned out and I’m thinking I should try one or two more similar paintings.
Mick Canning 
I like it, very much. It brought to mind some of the architecture around Santa Fe, New Mexico, and even some of the very early Spanish-influenced homes of very early Texas. It’s probably the combination of wood and another material like adobe that evokes it.
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I would think so. Basic building materials all over the world, so there’s bound to be some resemblances. Thank you!
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It’s lovely… perfect depiction of those unique doors. The colours and the texture of the old warped wood, have come through so well. Do post more. You’re a very good artist.
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Thanks, Diti. That’s very kind. I’m sure I’ll put some more up sometime – there are a few more elsewhere on my blog.
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Absolutely
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You should. That’s skilfully done.
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Thank you!
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Just lovely
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Just seen this, it went into the spam folder. Thanks.
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A lovely picture, Mick. I like oil pastels.
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Thanks, Robbie. I always think I should do more with them.
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Variety is the spice of life. Also, they are not idea for all pictures.
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No. Different styles for different media.
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It’s a beautiful painting, Mick. A warm and inviting doorway. I hope you do/share more paintings – you’re very good at it. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. As I replied to Robbie, I do think I should do more oil pastels.
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I hope you do. And I’m very interested if you’ve thought more about a trip to Nepal.
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I’m…still thinking…
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🙂
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Wow, that’s gorgeous, Mick! The colors are so warm and alive, and the door itself looks so inviting. Excited to see any future paintings!
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Thanks, Damyanti. I shall put some more up soon!
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As you know, I love photos or paintings of doors (and windows, too). I particularly like this one with its different shades and textures of the wood. It’s a gorgeous painting. Please, do share lots more of your pictures, Mick. I can see from your comments that your other friends agree about you displaying more of your fine work. X
I got some oil pastels from my last birthday, thinking it was a good idea, but I haven’t used them because I don’t have a clue where to start!
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Thank you, Ellie. I will put up some more, although I’m not sure I’ve got any other doors lurking (I will have a look).
Do have a go with your pastels. A good place to start is to treat them like the wax crayons we all had as children, but rather more sophisticated. If you can remember how to use those, do the same and then try a bit more detail.
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I’ll be happy to see any of your paintings, Mick, even if they’re not doors or windows. You have so much talent in everything you paint, so I shall enjoy them either way.
Thanks for the encouragement to use my oils. I will dig them out of the back of the cupboard and have a go as soon as I have time. It could be fun, and Lord knows, I could do with a bit of that right now! X
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Fun is the watchword, Ellie. Play around with them and see what happens.
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That did turn out nicely. Maybe something similar, with the doorway of an old English cottage?
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It’s a possibility, Dave, I’ll have a word with my muse.
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I love it!!! You definitely have talent, Mick! Show us some more!!!
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Thanks, Jill. I just might.
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Wow, how did I miss that you do oil painting, Mick! This is so beautiful. I do a little watercolor painting. My daughter and I did a acrylic painting together early this year.
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These are oil pastels, Miriam. Far less messy and you don’t have to wait a year and a day for them to dry. Thanks!
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Oh good to know, Mick. I don’t know too much about oil painting.
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This is so good, Mick. So real. I can almost feel the door. I love the light on it and the texture of the door. I’ve never tried pastels. I had no idea you could achieve this look with it. Please listen to your muse and start painting again.
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I shall, Smitha. Got to find some time to squeeze it in, now. There – I’m making excuses already!
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I am looking forward to seeing your next painting. Have a lovely Sunday!
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Thanks, Smitha. You too.
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