Nervous about sharing this one for today's #Scape mainly because I'm not sure I like it, but here goes! 🫣😆 My attempt at painting a dramatic sunset, inspired from one of my own photos (I'll include in the comments). Hope you like it! 🌅 #Art #EastCoastKin #Landscape #Painting #Sunset - ThreadSky

helenbennett.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Nervous about sharing this one for today's #Scape mainly because I'm not sure I like it, but here goes! 🫣😆

My attempt at painting a dramatic sunset, inspired from one of my own photos (I'll include in the comments). Hope you like it! 🌅

#Art #EastCoastKin #Landscape #Painting #Sunset

Comments

sofaflyer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well done, I like it.

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Mike, kind of you... I tried to be creative to create more of an interesting scene from the actual photo but then wasn't sure!
Hope you are ok and have a great weekend ahead 👋🕊️

sofaflyer.bsky.social•1 day ago

You're welcome. I'm okay, thanks and you too.

littlemelch.bsky.social•1 day ago

I thought it was the real thing until I read that you painted it! I love it, well done!!!

pixie3.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I love it! You captured the stunning sunset perfectly, Helen! ♥️

helenbennett.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Thanks so much Pixie 🙏😊

norcal-lynne.bsky.social•1 day ago

Helen this is beautiful. I love how you captured the sky with the dark clouds and setting sun.

linda2.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful work, Helen x

helenbennett.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Many thanks, Linda x

seabird66.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Stunning 🤩

gnomieshobbycorner.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful work!

gettoknownature.bsky.social•1 day ago

Helen, it’s lovely! I love the pattern of the trees against the sky

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks so much, Andrea, I'm glad you like it. Hope you have a good day 🕊

gettoknownature.bsky.social•1 day ago

You’re welcome. You too!

tamara0h.bsky.social•1 day ago

Magnificent! So atmospheric.

erikbolding.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nervous? why? it's cool!

fromoverthepond.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stunning...

rcfravel16.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lovely

broken.com•1 day ago

Love the sunset drama!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you! 🙂

muddypup.bsky.social•1 day ago

OMG are you kidding??? I love this; great work.

alan678.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nervous?? 😳😳 No need Helen. This is absolutely amazing. Captured perfectly. 👏👏👏👏

julia11.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Helen that’s just beautiful!

helenbennett.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Thank you Julia! 😊 Hope you have a lovely weekend 🕊️

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Here's the photo that inspired my painting....
#Photography #LandscapePhotography #Sunset

sephhora.bsky.social•13 hours ago

beautiful!

helenbennett.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Thank you!

marleesyardening.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, I like the painting better! It's beautiful!

helenbennett.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Kind of you, thank you Marlee 🙂

blueridgebird.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your painting is better!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you!

john121974.bsky.social•1 day ago

I came here to say the same. Wonderful painting!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks John, kind of you! 🙂👋

amymotherofteens.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Me too- came here to say I like the painting better! The sky has more drama and movement when you painted it- I "felt" it more. Well done!!

sugarhai.bsky.social•1 day ago

I was going to say that too

handcranked.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's beautiful!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you Robyn! 😊 🌅

rebeccagrambo.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think this might be one of my favourites, Helen!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Aw, thanks so much Becky! Isn't it interesting, you just never know what people may like... I didn't think it was very good!

rebeccagrambo.bsky.social•1 day ago

It feels as though I could walk right into it. ❤️

logicaphotography.bsky.social•1 day ago

That’s beautiful Helen. You’re so talented.

helenbennett.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Thank you, Stephanie 😊
Hope you have a good weekend 🕊

donnacarlyle.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely beautiful 🫶👏🤩

donnacarlyle.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful 🫶👏🤩

lorraineinglisd.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lovely work Helen ✨🧡✨ The colours are stunning and dramatic

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Lorraine, I'm glad you like it ☺️🌅

skippythekangaroo.bsky.social•1 day ago

That’s lovely!

louangela.bsky.social•23 hours ago

The original photo is beautiful, your painting is spectacular! You have an amazing talent 🤩

sharonwelby.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Good morning Helen. Absolutely beautiful painting. I couldn’t tell which was the original 🖼️ 🎨 👏

gspence2.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous 😍😍😍

sophiecarr.bsky.social•1 day ago

That's really gorgeous Helen 🥰

restlessherbivore.bsky.social•1 hour ago

It's amazing! And beautiful.

hravn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow, that’s amazing! I thought it was a photo at first glance!

niknocdirtfree.bsky.social•1 day ago

Two enthisiastic thumbs up

sockynoob.bsky.social•1 day ago

Looks gorgeous either way

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you ☺️🌅

pattystormsart.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Wow, Helen! It’s beautiful! You’ve captured the light and colors so well that I think it feels more airy and atmospheric than the photo! 😍🤗

s4r4h-l.bsky.social•1 day ago

You've captured the light beautifully, it's gorgeous 😍

helenbennett.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Many thanks, Sarah 😊🌅
Hope you have a good weekend 🕊

s4r4h-l.bsky.social•15 hours ago

You too Helen. 😁

marjosl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Helen this is gorgeous 😍

tonero72.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your painting is much nicer than the original photo. It has more subtle detail. Good one.

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Many thanks Tony, that means a lot... I did really try to make it more interesting as I thought the photo was a bit boring! ☺️
Hope you have a good weekend ahead 🕊️

tonero72.bsky.social•1 day ago

It worked! And you have a good weekend too, Helen.

nb23.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow, Helen… this is spectacular!!

maregaz.bsky.social•1 day ago

I really like it! I almost thought it was a photo at first! 🫶🏼

tsnickerpuss.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your painting is lovely!!

charlib25.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful

shelly61.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful painting. 🙂

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you Shelly ☺️. Hope you have a good weekend ahead 🕊️

shelly61.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Helen, I hope you have a good weekend too. 😊

davesadventures.bsky.social•1 day ago

I like the way you did this!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Dave 😊👋

nikontom.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Looks great Helen! 🤗👍🏻👍🏻

helenbennett.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Many thanks Tom! Hope you have a happy Saturday 🤗🕊️

alexamsterdam.bsky.social•1 day ago

Depressing but still nice

nolbird.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful!! Thank you for being brave and sharing this gorgeous piece! 👏👏👏

itsanapple.bsky.social•11 hours ago

I like the painting better. The look of mist at the ground is beautiful.

softlylit.com•1 day ago

This is gorgeous, Helen. You've gotten some great positive feedback - I hope you've decided you like it!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks Maggie... I think it is maybe just not my normal subject or style that made me unsure, but I am glad that others do like it.

Hope everything is good with you and you have a great weekend 🕊️

softlylit.com•1 day ago

As artists, it's such a good practice to step outside of our comfort zones from time to time. Good on you for doing that! Have a lovely weekend yourself! 🌻

xobreex3.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fantastic painting, Helen! 🔥🤩

helenbennett.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Many thanks Bree! ☺️🌅

hardwaterhacker.bsky.social•1 day ago

You did a great job with both!

helenbennett.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Thanks Mike... kind of you! ☺️
Hope you have a great weekend 🕊️

sudrisc.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dreamy 🩷

margaretkovalart.bsky.social•10 hours ago

This is gorgeous! What is the medium?

helenbennett.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Thank you, Margaret. It is a watercolour painting, as mentioned in the Alt text. 🙂

margaretkovalart.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Oh sorry! I missed that. Lovely work.

seiawater.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your photo is beautiful, and your painting is magic, almost haunting!

marniepeters.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful!

tenoaks6.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's sensational Helen!! I would hang it on the wall right this very second. So beautiful!!! ps..please continue to share your art🎉

shannonskalos.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s beautiful!

thebluemango.in•1 day ago

You did such a good job. I thought it was a photograph and wanted to ask if I could paint it. Then I read the rest of the skeep. Your painting is beautiful!

thebluemango.in•1 day ago

I especially love how you chose to give a darkish green hue to the trees on the left. :)

whiterabbit2502.bsky.social•1 day ago

That is a stunning painting

0506oli.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Wow 😍❤️ gorgeous work

deadforevergirl.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Absolutely gorgeous! 💙

amethyst76.bsky.social•20 hours ago

It’s absolutely beautiful, Helen!

niamhie.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think it’s fantastic!

yaelpedrozaart.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful. Great colors and light effects❤️

jaanaval.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Lovely!

lorettarobinson.bsky.social•1 day ago

nice

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you, Loretta 🙏😊

happyagatestudio.bsky.social•1 day ago

Very nice, I love the colors.

4aamari.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s fabulous!!!!

helenbennett.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Thank you! 🤗🌅

mceachern-liddle.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Beautiful!

lainey88.bsky.social•1 day ago

I thought your painting was a photo before I read your post. It is absolutely beautiful and better than the photo.

hhbrown.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's beautiful!

rina2012.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wonderful painting, Helen 👏👏

otterlolly.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Awesome

texasgardenbee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Breathtaking painting.

brucestirling.bsky.social•1 day ago

My goodness, that is stunningly beautiful.

fionadean.bsky.social•1 day ago

That looks fab, well done 👍

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks so much Fiona ☺️ Hope you have a good evening 🕊️

dreamingoforkney.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Stunning!

helenbennett.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Thank you, Dorian 🙂👋

adaywithlaura.bsky.social•1 day ago

wow.

carefulegardener.bsky.social•1 day ago

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

jillysnaps.bsky.social•1 day ago

Definitely no need to be nervous about this - it's wonderful!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Many thanks Jilly ☺️ ... it's just a different subject and style I would normally paint so wasn't sure about it. I'm glad you like it.

Hope you have a good evening 👋🕊️

timbert.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why would you not like this?! Great image.

vonkarlsen.bsky.social•18 hours ago

I really like this Helen. X 💫🎨📚🙋

helenbennett.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Thank you, David 😊 Hope tou have a Happy weekend 🕊💫👋

vonkarlsen.bsky.social•16 hours ago

And you too Helen, thank you. X💫🙋

maggieinrdab.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous. I would definitely put that on my wall!

annashergold.bsky.social•1 day ago

fabulous dramatic sky

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you Anna 😊🌅

soph0517.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your capture was fab, your painting is stunning Helen

pathwaymoments.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’m such a fan of your work Helen! 🤗🤍 This is fabulous!!! I think you need to get some studio space, the world needs your beauty!! 🖼️ 🤍🤩

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Aw, thanks Marg🤗🤍... not sure I could cope with the pressure, maybe one day I could make some cards!! 🤣😂

pathwaymoments.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Put me on your mailing list please!!! Said while nodding my head…

davebspain.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's wonderful Helen, love this!

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm glad you do, Dave... thank you! 😊👋

davebspain.bsky.social•1 day ago

Always welcome Helen! 👋

una04.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Well, I am sure that I like it. Stunning painting!

rouxroamer.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is awesome!

peacefulsolitude.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Don’t be nervous; it’s stunningly beautiful.

menestune.bsky.social•1 day ago

Incedibly incredible!

listermj.bsky.social•1 day ago

Helen that is beautiful. The colours of the sky are so stunning and moody.
(Photo's not too shabby either 😀)

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Many thanks Mick.... I do love watching the sun setting, always hoping for that spectacular afterglow, not that I've seen a good one in a while! 🙄😁

Hope your weekend ahead is a good one 🕊️👋

listermj.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hope you also have a good weekend too Helen. 😀

estherinthewild.bsky.social•1 day ago

I love this😍😍

jaycee-visionlogic.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fabulous fabulous ✨✨✨

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you, Jaycee ☺️🙏

prasadnatarajan.com•1 day ago

looks beautiful, Helen. A moving painting. There is movement in the sky and colors.

helenbennett.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you Prasad. I did actually struggle abit with the colours in the sky... it is not a subject I've tried to paint before, birds are much easier! 😁