Wednesday 6 July 2011

Zaisersweiher, Germany













What a delight to recieve this card from Martin! On the back Martin has written 'These black and white greetings show a neighbouring village named Zaisersweiher (ink on paper).' From that description it sounds like a modest sketch but in reality it is very thick so perhaps it has been pasted onto board? I'm reminded of Cathy's words describing the back of another of Martin's cards as being like having a sample of his busy working studio, because it has some wonderful marks and textures, it's full of energy and industry. Also like Cathy, I put this on my mantlepiece, admiring the composition and the values, and then I found that it seems to change and reveal more details depending on the distance you are from it! It's a real treasure, thank you Martin!

10 comments:

Desiree's Designs said...

Another wonderful card from Martin,full of mood,values and textures. I would have admired it on my mantle also, enjoying the hidden treasures within the painting. I do agree that it does look like it come out of a working studio,full of energy and industry.

Charlene Brown said...

Once again, Martin has captured the soul of the German countryside... I always think his bold marks present his wonderful forest or village landscapes exactly as they should be.

Bridget Hunter said...

What a different card from Martin. How versatile he is. And how appropriate to use ink to match the place name. I wonder how that village name came about - it's intriguing.

Africantapestry and Myfrenchkitchen said...

Martin, I was so sure my message was accepted...it seems not!
A wonderful card, just as I expect, with your stunning black ink strokes! Love it!
Ronelle

Pat said...

I really love this postcard too. It has such a strong image. Martin if you see this could you let us know what you are using to paint on.

Robyn Sinclair said...

I love these landscapes of Martin's with the distant view coming forward to the beautiful detail of the immediate foreground. I still have my Martin postcard to look forward to!

vivien said...

lovely mark making Martin and you are indeed lucky to have this on the mantle :>)

I have my lovely moody card from Martin and love it. :>)

Elva Paulson said...

oooooh! Nice!

Alison Staite said...

Great composition! Very powerful.

Papierflieger said...

Thank you very much for the compliments on a very,very humble drawing. Indeed the drawing is on a water color paper which was glued to a piece of card board.