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04-03-2012, 09:24 AM
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Spring Contemplation ~ FINISHED
I have had this picture going round in my head for ages. I think my mind is still writing cheques that my skill cant cash but I can't ignore this any longer. I warn everyone now that there is a very good chance that I will completely ruin this and have to abandon but if I don't try I will never know. This is my initial drawing all ready to transfer to my good paper, if I don't do it now all my courage will fail me. All your help, encouragement and suggestions are very very welcome.
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04-03-2012, 10:39 AM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
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I have had this picture going round in my head for ages. I think my mind is still writing cheques that my skill cant cash but I can't ignore this any longer. I warn everyone now that there is a very good chance that I will completely ruin this and have to abandon but if I don't try I will never know. This is my initial drawing all ready to transfer to my good paper, if I don't do it now all my courage will fail me. All your help, encouragement and suggestions are very very welcome.
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I really like this....and I admire your ability to take something from your head and put it on paper!! Looking forward to seeing it as you progress! |
04-03-2012, 11:39 AM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Water! Woohoo!! Goodluck 
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04-03-2012, 01:06 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Marie, you're great at doing these sort of pieces, I have every confidence in you.....
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04-03-2012, 01:08 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
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Marie, you're great at doing these sort of pieces, I have every confidence in you.....
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me 2 ! go for it, and have fun. and we'll enjoy your progress  |
04-03-2012, 02:38 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Thanks for the encouragement Michelle, Annie, Lexy and Johanne, I need all the help I can get  |
04-03-2012, 03:41 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
I am glad that you started this one - looking forward to your next post!
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04-04-2012, 04:16 AM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Rob, I was born to worry, you know my work so well, I am just an old romantic 
Angela, thanks for the kind words, update to come soon. I am on holiday from work so I am able to get cracking with it.
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04-04-2012, 11:35 AM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Made a start today, all comments and suggestions and help appreciated
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04-04-2012, 12:30 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
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Made a start today, all comments and suggestions and help appreciated
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I hope you won't take offence, but you did say comments were welcome. My comment isn't about your technique, but rather, about your choice of subject matter. I'm wondering why the women in the painting has to be naked? I personally don't find that this makes for a romantic picture. Don't you think that leaving it to the imagination is more romantic? Now if she were wearing a light flowery, flowing summer dress, to my mind that is more beautiful, and would be just as representative of Spring. And rather than looking down (at herself?...or in deep thought) she could be looking at the rabbit? Maybe even reaching for it?
Just my take on it. It's just that sometimes I find that nudity in a painting is not really adding to or necessary to the story being presented. I'm sure many folks will disagree with me though! |
04-04-2012, 01:36 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
No offence taken at all Fran, we all have our opinions. Thank you for your input |
04-04-2012, 07:06 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Nice start, Marie! The piece as you have it is timeless. It is completely up to the viewer to decide if this is current, or 100 years ago.
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04-04-2012, 11:13 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Always enjoy watching your pieces come together. Thank you for sharing!
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04-05-2012, 07:56 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
Can't wait to see the progression of this one. Very nice! I love the trees and the foliage is beautiful!
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04-05-2012, 09:49 PM
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Re: Spring Contemplation - a WIP
OH Marie...I just love how you have rendered the Birch trees and their foliage is soooo... delicate -way to go!! I also really love the colours I can see in your boulders(sp? )-with regards to the waterfall -just go for it you can do it .
I can't wait too see more.
Hugs,
Ali
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