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Subject: Rodeo..Strength of the West-larger picture

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sandichot

Posts:80
06/08/2007 1:32 PM Alert 

Hi all:

Here is the better and larger picture of this painting. As I explained previously, I took the pic after I applied the varnish, so the colors look like a washed-out.\

All comments are appreciated.-Sandi





Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
klippie

Posts:1880
06/08/2007 3:59 PM Alert 
Wow, stunning action painting...

Retha
If at first you dont succeed.........don't ever give up!
gene
Posts:1245
06/09/2007 8:35 AM Alert 
Sandi, I really love the way you handled the dirt flying up from the ground. Here is a small suggestion, and I may be all wrong, but I think you have the cowboy's shoe outlined a bit too strongly. It seems to draw my eye to his shoe every time I look at the painting. I think I would soften the colors and lines in that entire leg a bit. I like the way you handled the green background area. Oftentimes a background is very difficult to decide on and I think you hit it just right, adding color and texture, without making any of that area the focal point..........Good job............Gene
vikingwife

Posts:882
06/09/2007 8:47 AM Alert 
Hi Sandi.....

WOW! Nice work! I agree with Gene about the shoe. And I would like to see more definition in the cowboy's face. But I think it's a powerful image and you captured it beatifully.

Jess
sandichot

Posts:80
06/09/2007 9:36 AM Alert 
Thanks, Retha, Gene and Jess for the nice comments. I will rework the shoe and the leg but I've never painted over the varnish. Will the paints stick without smearing appearance? - Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
SunsetSue

Posts:111
06/09/2007 11:25 AM Alert 
This is a great action piece. You can almost feel the impact. I agree about the boot but am not sure if you can paint over the varnish. Maybe just keep it in mind for the next one. Good job Sandi
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Sue
klippie

Posts:1880
06/11/2007 1:12 AM Alert 
No You can't paint over varnish you have to remove it,(check on the kind of varnish you used's label it would say if it is removable) and I wouldn't
it's stunning as it is...( I have just removed some and it is a big work)
Remember these notes for next time rather....

Retha
If at first you dont succeed.........don't ever give up!
sandichot

Posts:80
06/11/2007 3:13 PM Alert 
Thanks, Sue and Retha for your good advice. I will remember it for next time when I paint something else.
Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
bblea01
Posts:3
07/20/2007 9:24 PM Alert 
I say paint over the varnish. Maxfield Parrish did it all the time. See if it works.
bblea01
Posts:3
07/20/2007 9:25 PM Alert 
And, I love the cowboy's expression. You wouldn't expect to see a grin. You've got a great one there.
sandichot

Posts:80
10/08/2007 6:36 PM Alert 

Thanks bblea01. I was gone on the road the whole month of Augt. and part of Sept.When I came back, I went thru an eye surgery. Am recuperating now and just have time to check all forums.

I left the boot alone because on the painting it doesn't show that much. The photo made a trick of the eyes to see too much of a shine.

I think the cowboy grinned and grunted at the same time.

Thanks again for all the C&C

Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
Dianne
Posts:27
10/10/2007 12:21 PM Alert 
This is a wonderful painting!

Dianne
sandichot

Posts:80
10/10/2007 7:22 PM Alert 
Thank you very much Dianne. I am happy you like it.
Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
Oggee
Posts:1
10/14/2007 2:29 PM Alert 
Great Job !
I Really Like it..


Scott
sandichot

Posts:80
10/15/2007 1:26 PM Alert 
Scott:
Thanks for stopping and a nice comment.
Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
pastelmimigt

Posts:365
10/19/2007 1:15 PM Alert 
Striking. I wonder if the blue pants would look better if less bright - especially if they are dirty denim (which looks likely from what he's doing). Fantastic job.

Michele
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sandichot

Posts:80
10/21/2007 3:00 PM Alert 
Thanks Michelle for your C x C.
I had to go look at the photo and the pants don't look dirty. Rodeo contest is always a big event that all cowboys and cowgirls dress up to the nine (country style). I believe this cowboy put on his new jeans. The brightness probably comes partly from the varnish and I admit that possibly also from the white paint I put on trying to show where the afternoon sunlight touched.
It was fun painting this scene.
Sandi
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; she requires the hand of time--Voltaire
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