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08-28-2011, 05:43 PM
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Re: Usual Suspects
This is super. I love the way you handle the stripes and plaids. Wow!
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08-29-2011, 12:31 PM
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Northeast Georgia
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Re: Usual Suspects
Jim, I wasn't going to comment on this when I first saw it early this morning, because everything had already been said about this absolutely stunning piece of work. But upon seeing it again I feel I would be remiss in my responsibility to acknowledge good art when I see it if I didn't comment; so, great job, fine brush work, fantastic handling of the subject and an absolute study in how light creates form. Added this to my favorites.
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08-29-2011, 09:37 PM
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Arizona
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Re: Usual Suspects
Ohh no `` no snide remarks--- this is absolutly fabulous work. great admiration for your work.
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08-30-2011, 03:11 AM
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Tampa, Florida
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Re: Usual Suspects
heh - which one is Keyser Soze?  
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08-30-2011, 08:36 AM
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West Michigan
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Re: Usual Suspects
Thank you Jo, Chap, Carol and Robert.
Robert, You had me on this one. So I did a search and found that Keyser Söze is a fictional character in the 1995 film The Usual Suspects.
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08-30-2011, 08:40 AM
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Tampa, Florida
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Re: Usual Suspects
yep - GREAT movie, since ye not seen it yet.........
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08-30-2011, 09:02 AM
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southeast Wyoming
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Re: Usual Suspects
This is a beauty, Jim! Wowser! I too am in awe on how you handled the plads and stripe shirts. And how you painted the lights and shadows on all the hats is just perfect. You should just move to Jackson Hole and set up shop.
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08-30-2011, 05:38 PM
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northern California
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Re: Usual Suspects
Fantastic play of light and composition. Love the subject matter. Great painting!
Marie
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08-31-2011, 08:03 AM
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Northeastern Ohio
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Re: Usual Suspects
Jim.. I would love to see the step by step on this.. (hint.. hint :-) ) It is a Stellar piece!
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10-26-2011, 07:29 PM
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Minnesota
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Re: Usual Suspects
I think this is deserving of a bump! Congrats Jim for placing so high in the contest.
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10-26-2011, 08:53 PM
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Wisconsin
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Re: Usual Suspects
Good thinking, Marcus.
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10-26-2011, 10:27 PM
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Immortalized
Bastrop, Texas
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Re: Usual Suspects
Congratulations, Jim! It looked like a winner to us and it was! I just love the light, hats and texture in this. Wow! I know someone famous.
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My Web Page Jo Castillo Art Blog
I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns. --
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10-27-2011, 05:41 AM
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Ohio
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Re: Usual Suspects
Absolutely love it!!!!
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04-24-2012, 11:41 AM
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Scottsdale, AZ USA (do I get a flag?)
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Re: Usual Suspects
I am coming back, looking through all my favorites while trying to figure out how to finish a big piece, and I wanted to comment on this one.... very late.
I saw it on the Mountain Oyster website and think it is spectacular. I like relationships, and this has all the energy of the moment and in spite of the subdued subjects (vs leaping bulls and bucking broncs) I think it is one of the most exciting pieces I have seen in a while. Just love it.
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