mikec@pols
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| 08/04/2008 6:10 PM |
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I have reworked Samson a bit and although I'm not sure if he is technically correct, I'm calling him done...
"Daydreams & Wildflowers 14"x18" on Colourfix paper. This piece is a little looser than I usually work, so please let me know your thoughts?
Thank you!
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jjjbird
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| 08/04/2008 9:49 PM |
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| Wow! Both of these came out really nice. I especially like the bottom one, even though I relate more to wildlife. The colors are outstanding. I'm also trying to loosen my style a little and hope my work will come out as nice one day. Again, very nice! jjj |
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mikec@pols
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| 08/05/2008 7:17 AM |
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Thank you, Jay!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with your work. It has improved immensly over such a short period of time...I always look forward to seeing it! I understand wanting to loosen up. I always feel the need to 'let go' every now and then...it's good for the soul.
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gene
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| 08/05/2008 7:36 AM |
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Mike, both of these are great. I also am really attracted to the bottom one. I guess I really want to get a curry comb into that poor horse's mane! You did a great job painting both of them. |
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mikec@pols
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| 08/05/2008 2:13 PM |
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Thank you, Gene! It's always great to get your thoughts on my work....
Mike
p.s. I'm afraid he's too big to mess with. I think I would just let him be with his 'bad hair day'! ;-) |
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Kim
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| 08/06/2008 1:24 PM |
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| Mike, these are both very well done. It's fun to see another dimension of your work - love the looseness. Other than the girl's legs and feet maybe being a little too wide, I think you've succeeded with both of these. It seems that you put your mind to things and make them work. Way to go! |
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mikec@pols
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| 08/06/2008 5:07 PM |
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Thank you, Kim!
She is a pudgy little girl, but I may have made her legs and feet a little wide?
I appreciate your advice and comments!
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Daffy69001
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| 08/06/2008 7:50 PM |
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Mike,
I am also partial to the bottom one but only because I love flowers & children...hope someday to be able to try pastels. Great job on both.
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Pablo V.
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| 08/12/2008 9:36 PM |
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| OOOOOOHhhhhhhh! what great textures! beautiful! |
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mikec@pols
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| 08/20/2008 8:32 AM |
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Thank you, Donna! Can't wait to see your pastel paintings.
Hey Pablo, thank you also! Good to see you back...
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pastelmimigt
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| 08/22/2008 6:49 PM |
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Mike,
I really like "Daydreams &Wildflowers". The looseness suits it and you did it very well. I might make the field in the distance cooler and less intense in colors for atmospheric perspective.
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jimmy4u
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| 08/22/2008 10:38 PM |
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Very nice work Mike. It's good to finally be able to get back on here!
Love the feet on the bottom one!
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All the best,
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