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Subject: Da Thinka

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baja318

Posts:46
03/01/2008 1:22 PM Alert 

This was my first oil painting, finished 08/2006, when I didn't have any homework .  I had worked with oil pastel before this, but this was my first oil painting - as I said.  It is 48"x36".  Just curious to see if this sparks any conversation, and I would also like to hear any constructive criticism so I can apply it to a new large scale oil painting I'm working on currently.

 





NaomiBlvs

Posts:164
03/02/2008 7:00 PM Alert 
Wow! This is fantastic. You have great technique, you have captured the mood wonderfully. Many times I see portrait painting without the artist actually capturing a sense of the person and the mood. I think you have done a great job. You obviously understand the proportions of the body well and have a strong understanding of color. I'm really studying this and it is hard for me to see anything that I would say needs to be improved.
Wishing you peace and prosperity,
Naomi
www.naomisstudio.com
357Lady

Posts:94
03/02/2008 7:28 PM Alert 
LOL When I read Naomi's reply it was almost exactly the same thing that I was going to say!
I love looking at this work, it is an excellent painting. I cannot see anything that could or should
be changed. I especially like the background work combined with the subject. Exquisite....
Thanks for sharing & looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Josi
baja318

Posts:46
03/02/2008 7:31 PM Alert 
Wow, thanks for the wonderful compliments!! If there's anyone out there who wants to break this piece down, please do. I can always improve.
mikec@pols

Posts:761
03/03/2008 3:34 PM Alert 
Like everything about this piece!
Great work!!!!
Mike
"You either grow or regress...nothing stays the same...." (unknown)
"A man may fall several times in life, but he is not a failure until he says that he was pushed..."




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River

Posts:360
03/04/2008 7:07 PM Alert 

Amazing first oil painting! I'd say you should keep painting!! It's really great and I imagine you will only get even stronger at making strong contrasts...which I think comes with more practice...but really good!!
klippie

Posts:1866
03/05/2008 11:59 PM Alert 
I can just second Naiomi's comment.

Stunning.

Retha
If at first you dont succeed.........don't ever give up!
Carver Shivers
Posts:142
03/06/2008 4:20 PM Alert 
I agree with what Naomi whole heartedly!! excellent!!
Carver
www.shiversgallery.com
Jim

Posts:2246
03/10/2008 6:53 PM Alert 
If this is your first, we can expect great things from you.
How's that for pressure!?
Jim

www.paintingsbyjim.com
wayne
Posts:2
03/11/2008 11:52 AM Alert 
cheers
 you have a natural feel for art . I feel you went  about it the right way by exploring the general laws of art before trying oil .Keep the free spirit  going  my friend .

cheers
Wayne B 
eyecandy

Posts:152
03/11/2008 12:37 PM Alert 
I can only say wow!!! Keep on painting. You have too much talent to stop. Wonderful job. Just a few comments. The shadow under the right arm is so abrupt that looks like a cut-out taking a piece of his body away and the same thing goes for the shadow at the left elbow.
Hope he didn't finish the whole bottle.
Phil Sydell
Boynton Beach, Fl
phil-4a@comcast.net or phil4a@msn.com
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