I just read a book, John F. Carlson’s “”Guide to Landscape Painting”. In the Clouds chapter he describes and shows his sketch of Cirrus clouds which he says are the most beautiful of all and most difficult to paint. Some formations are in “ heroic semi-circular sweeps called a mackerel sky”. Your photo of Salacia in Bahia San Francisquito is that sky! Mackerel sky was a new term for me sourced from the sailing world I think. Thanks for the beautiful shot and inspiration for a future painting.
Wow! The old saw goes “mare’s tails and mackerel scales make tall ships take in their sails,” as they’re portents of approaching weather. Looking forward to seeing whatever you paint! ❤️
Am in final refining of the portrait. I say that every day. I think it is way better than before. Ready for review to the clients for one last swipe…then onto other subjects….
I have always wanted to do a nocturne and your mackerel scales may be it. But don’t hold your breath. I do love the process and that’s what keeps me at it. Love
I just read a book, John F. Carlson’s “”Guide to Landscape Painting”. In the Clouds chapter he describes and shows his sketch of Cirrus clouds which he says are the most beautiful of all and most difficult to paint. Some formations are in “ heroic semi-circular sweeps called a mackerel sky”. Your photo of Salacia in Bahia San Francisquito is that sky! Mackerel sky was a new term for me sourced from the sailing world I think. Thanks for the beautiful shot and inspiration for a future painting.
Wow! The old saw goes “mare’s tails and mackerel scales make tall ships take in their sails,” as they’re portents of approaching weather. Looking forward to seeing whatever you paint! ❤️
Me too. I see Salacia was minding the old saw.
Am in final refining of the portrait. I say that every day. I think it is way better than before. Ready for review to the clients for one last swipe…then onto other subjects….
I have always wanted to do a nocturne and your mackerel scales may be it. But don’t hold your breath. I do love the process and that’s what keeps me at it. Love
Lovely ending.