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Shelley P

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03/21/2008 11:12 AM	Alert
This is a painting that I did for a miniature show. The size is 8 x 10" on masonite. Shelley

Shelley Prior www.shelleyprior.com

Ronsuz
Posts:6

03/21/2008 5:57 PM	Alert
That is so beautiful! It feels like I could just ruffle the feathers! LOVE IT! Suzanne

Rosie

Posts:263

03/23/2008 9:43 AM	Alert
So soft, You did a great job. I love it Rosie

Use the pointy end............

Maggie429

Posts:224

03/25/2008 12:26 PM	Alert
Wow - really beautiful - the feathers are so well done. How long did it take you to do?

Mgi www.hoviscreations.com

mikec@pols

Posts:698

03/26/2008 5:10 PM	Alert
This is gorgeous! I'm assuming that the smoothness of the masonite helps with the soft details? Very nice 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..." www.portraitsoflifestudio.com

spunkin-z

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dickens14

Posts:64

04/02/2008 9:18 PM	Alert
Wow, this is beautiful. Great detail and mood, I feel you capture the emotion of the Swan.

Lucy Dickens www.soulexpressionsart.com

Shelley P

Posts:7

04/04/2008 1:52 PM	Alert
Thanks very much for stopping by to look and comment. I appreciate it. Maggie - I worked off and on, but if I had done it all in one sitting, I'd say it took about 8 hours. Mike - yes, the masonite is very smooth and helps when trying to apply thin, subtle glazes of colour (many used on this particular painting). Shelley www.shelleyprior.com

Shelley Prior www.shelleyprior.com

PJ Dennie

Posts:39

04/23/2008 10:04 AM	Alert
Do you ever get tired of hearing how beautiful this is! wow! I could touch the softness of the feathers. Excellent work.

Paula

klippie

Posts:1830

04/27/2008 2:27 PM	Alert
Excellent Retha

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

JM Artist

Posts:227

04/27/2008 7:21 PM	Alert
Very nice swan...does any one know why they are called Mute Swans????

JM Artist http://hometown.aol.com/jmansuetoartist/Home.html

Shelley P

Posts:7

05/11/2008 6:44 AM	Alert
Thanks Paula, Retha, JM As far as I know they are called Mute Swans because they are much less vocal than other types of swans. I know the Trumpeter Swans for instance, are very vocal (sounds like the horn section of a band warming up). The Mutes aren't actually mute, but can be quite aggressive and will often hiss at other birds (or humans who get too close for comfort).

Shelley Prior www.shelleyprior.com

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