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Jim
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| 04/17/2007 11:15 PM |
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Getting tired of the cold, so I went out to the barn and painted a tropical scene with the sun coming out after a rain storm. 24 X 18 on canvas. Please let me know what you think.
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Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Jim
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| 04/17/2007 11:17 PM |
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Sorry, the picture is tilted and there is glare on the painting.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Kim
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| 04/18/2007 2:13 PM |
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| Jim, the coloration is striking. You've done a great job on the rocks (nice texture) and the "background" water - really depicts the sun coming out. You've also captured movement in the falling water very nicely. What I can see to be enhancers to this nice painting is adding some highlights to the palm tree leaves (like you did the water) and transition the pooled water into the falling water. As it is now, the water is both horizontal (pooled) and vertical (the falls), but in natural form it must "bend" or turn before it can fall. Does that make sense? I'm not very familiar with the formation of palms, but I'm wondering if the leaf branches at the back of the tree are really that high. Since you're looking up at them, I don't think they would be that visible. Maybe someone else can clear up that issue. Thank you for sharing. |
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Jim
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| 04/18/2007 7:56 PM |
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Thank you Kim for your input. As far as the leaves on the palm tree go, they
form in many different directions. I was stationed in Hawaii for 2 years and San Diego
for 2 and had the opportunity to get pictures of a lot of palm trees. They may not be
the typical ones you see, but I have seen them growing this way.
Thanks though,
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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heatherm
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| 04/18/2007 9:11 PM |
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Jim,
I have seen water run clear and turn into falls just as you have depicted here, it depends on the rock formation under the water. I have seen palms like this also. The water sparkling is fabulous. I have been to Hawaii and Tahiti and the sky reminds me of those islands (plus my own birth-country NZ also  ). I would suggest putting a little darker value in the palm fronds where they are close to the tree, easy to do with oil just put a tinted glaze over them, maybe a combo of raw sienna and a darker green. Thank you for this fresh breath of tropical weather. So I see a green leaf at the bottom of the painting, indicating foliage? Did you crop that? A couple more leaves would look really good. |
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rpartin
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| 04/18/2007 10:02 PM |
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Hi Jim,
This is really nice. Did you paint this from a reference or from out of your head? Either way, it's very good.
How many mediums do you work in? I know you do pastels. (and very well, I might add) |
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Jim
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| 04/18/2007 11:09 PM |
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Hi Heather,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I wish I could get a better photo of this painting.
Oils are the hardest for me to photograph. They have a lot of reflective quality to them. I even
did these outside. Your right about the fronds. I will darken them. It's funny you picked up the
green in front of the falls. I didn't realize it was there until I put it up. It's actually grass in front of
the tree that I leaned the painting on! Go figure. Maybe I should have added foliage at the bottom.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Jim
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| 04/18/2007 11:24 PM |
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Hi Ron,
This one is just out of my head, and thanks for the comments.
Geez, I've done oils, acrylics, watercolor and pastels now. I had only
done oils and acrylics till I joined the forum. I picked up watercolor and pastels
since joining. That was with the help of people like Heather, Gene & Bluiz. Someone
I don't know if you met, her name is Connie actually got me into doing watercolors. I
haven't seen her post here for a long time. She had great insight and advice on painting.
I've really gotten hooked on pastels and watercolors. I've only been doing them for about 8
months now. I have learned alot since joining this forum, and owe a lot of my success to the above
fellow artists.
On June 16th I'm taking a pretty big step for me. I will be showing my paintings at an event called "Super Saturday" at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. I've never put myself out on a limb like
this before, so I'm excited and a littly antsy at the same time. I've been in some form of sales for over 25 years, but if I was turned down I didn't take it personally. I was selling a product or service. This is me selling me. Rejection here is going to be very personal. Oh well if you never try you never succeed.
Thanks again Ron,
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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mksarts
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| 04/19/2007 6:53 AM |
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i like it too. the only thing i question is the green below the trees, which is a little line-y for me. i don't know if some of that would drop into the rocks in front or not...
you will have a blast at the show. for everyone who is clueless and says things that make you wince (and there will be a few, but usually not many), there will be people who you have obviously touched and who really like what you do and are amazed at your talent. Have fun! |
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Anna
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| 04/19/2007 9:15 AM |
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Hi Jim,
This is a nice painting.
I like the sparkling water.
I'm sure you will have a blast at the show. Good luck.
Anna. |
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Jim
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| 04/19/2007 7:53 PM |
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Thanks mksarts,
I'm looking foward to just having a good time. The landscape is just out of my head so
in another world the grass is probably different. Your right though, I could have put some
grass in the rocks. It is after all a tropical venue with lots of vegatation.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Jim
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| 04/19/2007 7:54 PM |
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Thanks Anna,
It should be fun.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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LMB
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| 04/19/2007 8:17 PM |
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Hi Jim,
I like your painting and I wish you the best with your show. Have fun and enjoy the spotlight.
Leon
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quand le coeur est dans un bon endroit tout est possible
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rpartin
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| 04/19/2007 9:33 PM |
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Good luck on Super Saturday, Jim. I hope it will be a landmark in your art career.
Oh, and June 16 is also my birthday. |
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Jim
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| 04/19/2007 9:54 PM |
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Hi Leon,
Thank you very much. If I sell anything I'll be happy.
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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Jim
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| 04/19/2007 9:56 PM |
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Hi Ron,
Hey thanks, and maybe it will be a lucky day. I believe in signs and
this seems like a good one. I'll be wishing you a Happy Birthday on the
16th of June!
Jim
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All the best,
Jim
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bluiiz
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| 04/20/2007 7:27 AM |
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| Jim, I was curious about the tree question so I pulled some of my photos, hope this helps! I think you are good with the palms, only I think I would darken the center parts with highlight from behind, otherwise I think this is very nice, was it from a photo? or memory? |
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bluiiz
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| 04/20/2007 7:33 AM |
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| Jim, Good Luck on SS, I know how you feel, and I often wonder if I will ever have the courage to put myself in the public eye. You have to let us know how it was! I am going to try for membership in a local guild again soon, third time, I am very hesitant, and am dragging my feet on preparation. You are right this is very personal!!! |
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Frank
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| 04/20/2007 4:47 PM |
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Hey Jim, good luck on Super Sat. and most important of all, have FUN !!!!
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scochran
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| 04/20/2007 6:53 PM |
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| Dreamy painting make me want to get a cool drink and sit under the palm trees. Art- wise there is something that bothers me about the trees, I can not really put my finger on it, maybe a little fuller. They look week in your otherwise lovely water and sky. scochran |
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