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grimmy1
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| 03/06/2007 12:39 PM |
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Just finished this oil painting. It measures 4' x 3', rather large but it conveys the vastness of the river quite well. What do you think? If you get a chance, check out my lighthouse below, it was done 2 weeks ago. Thanks.
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vikingwife
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| 03/06/2007 6:32 PM |
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I really like this a lot. I like how simple the shapes are, but how detailed the greenery is done. Nice technique!
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Jim
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| 03/06/2007 11:36 PM |
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Really nice Grimmy. We could use a nice day like this.
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gene
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| 03/07/2007 7:53 AM |
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| Wow, you put some work into this one. I might have to disagree with Jess a bit, though. Now, I am a detail person, but I think this would be a bit more effective if you were to have the trees in background much less detailed. You would get a better look of distance, I think. Also, I am not sure what those stripes are on the beach. I think they are shadows of the trees behind them? In that case I think they are too striped- looking. I bet it could be improved by simply glazing light over the rocks immediately surrounding the shadows. Am I right? Or maybe not. Also, if I saw this in person I might not even notice how those shadows stand out. In that case, just ignore my suggestions. I agree with Jim.......we could use a nice day like this here, too........Happy painting..........Gene |
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ohsuzanna
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| 03/07/2007 1:20 PM |
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makes me want to go fishing. But! gota wait for the nice weather to come.
nice work!
ohsuzanna
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heatherm
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| 03/07/2007 4:58 PM |
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| Those stripes look like rocks with funnels, so they could be the shadow of the trees according to the light source, if so then Gene's suggestion is a good one. I would also soften the blue on the top of the mountain in the background to push it back into the misty atmosphere, also put more values in the water to give it depth. Other than those suggestions, which you can ignore if you want to as it is your painting, I think in person this painting would definitely convey the huge expanse of water, and all fishermen, and people who love nature, will absolutely love it! |
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klippie
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| 03/07/2007 10:57 PM |
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Posted By gene on 03/07/2007 7:53 AM
Wow, you put some work into this one. I might have to disagree with Jess a bit, though. Now, I am a detail person, but I think this would be a bit more effective if you were to have the trees in background much less detailed. You would get a better look of distance, I think. Also, I am not sure what those stripes are on the beach. I think they are shadows of the trees behind them? In that case I think they are too striped- looking. I bet it could be improved by simply glazing light over the rocks immediately surrounding the shadows. Am I right? Or maybe not. Also, if I saw this in person I might not even notice how those shadows stand out. In that case, just ignore my suggestions. I agree with Jim.......we could use a nice day like this here, too........Happy painting..........Gene
Posted:3/7/2007 4:58:28 PM
Those stripes look like rocks with funnels, so they could be the shadow of the trees according to the light source, if so then Gene's suggestion is a good one. I would also soften the blue on the top of the mountain in the background to push it back into the misty atmosphere, also put more values in the water to give it depth. Other than those suggestions, which you can ignore if you want to as it is your painting, I think in person this painting would definitely convey the huge expanse of water, and all fishermen, and people who love nature, will absolutely love it!
all I could add to it is the water maybe some reflection of light.
still a beautifull painting,
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klippie
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| 03/07/2007 10:59 PM |
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Sorry couldnt get Heathers comments seperate too.
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NaomiBlvs
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| 03/10/2007 8:07 PM |
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| Grimmy: I really love how you did the sky. The suggestion about softening the blue mountain I agree with. The rest of the painting I think I would leave as is because you have a very distinct style, which all works together in a cohesive manner. |
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Wishing you peace and prosperity,
Naomi
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Lung Tom
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| 03/12/2007 1:23 AM |
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Even if a series of parallel lines are actually there in nature I believe the artist should alter the scene. There are exceptions such as layers of sedimentary rock in a clif or a harvested field. |
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grimmy1
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| 03/14/2007 12:33 PM |
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| Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sorry I couldn't get back ealier, but the teenagers have the computer, and been painting. The painting is lighter than it appears, so the fishermen are easily seen. I think the mountian could be lightened and possibly the shadows blended, but shadow lines are so distinct? Anyway, I made the canvas myself and its a heavy sucker, so i"ll leave it downstairs for a while. These large canvases are not only difficult to complete, but there tough to move when wet and store while drying.Then when you finish, you have no wall space.HAHA. Thanks again. |
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scochran
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| 03/14/2007 9:54 PM |
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I love the boldness and intensity of the colors. I love color!!!! I sure the size really gives it an impacted.
If you wanted to create a true division of space (background, middleground, foreground,stuff) you could gray down the mt. and/or the trees, but I not sure that it would improve the piece.
It might take away from the freshness of it. scochran |
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