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  • January 24, 2019 at 9:37 am #468048
    Donald_Smith
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        Hi my friends and fellow painting enthusiasts,

        This first painting is the last painting I did last year.

        The second painting is one in did way back in 04′. I had to touch up the dog it looked old and tired instead of young and energetic. Lol

        The first is 6×8″ oil on canvas. The second is 20×16″ acrylic on canvas board.

        TIA,
        Donald

        "We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others." Helen Keller
        A Painter's Quest

        January 24, 2019 at 8:30 pm #768968
        jennaboo88 Moderator
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            Donald, I really enjoy seeing the old and the new side-by-side! It’s so interesting to see how we progress as artists, isn’t it? Love the scene with the dog – there’s a sense of story and action to it, and the colors are lovely. The new one is packed with drama and powerful light. Love them both! Thanks for sharing!

            Jenna

            My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/

            January 24, 2019 at 10:08 pm #768963
            Donald_Smith
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                Thanks Jenna! I love bright colors. Probably because I’m partially color blind. Ever seen any of Mikki Senkariks art? I appreciate her use of grayed and bright colors.
                https://senkarik.com/works
                Her browns are greyed down to allow a contrast to her bright pure colors.
                She inspires me to add more pure color in my art.
                Donald

                "We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others." Helen Keller
                A Painter's Quest

                January 25, 2019 at 8:04 am #768969
                oldglory
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                    Donald: Enjoy seeing the “old & new” … always a good thing to view one’s journey … nice work :thumbsup:

                    Hud

                    January 25, 2019 at 9:24 am #768966
                    Jo Castillo, Bastrop, Texas, USA
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                        Fun to see … and that you are painting now. Drama and stories, what can be better? I’m smiling.

                        My blog https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/
                        My website https://jocastilloart.com

                        January 25, 2019 at 10:06 pm #768964
                        Donald_Smith
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                            His and No,
                            Thanks! I do love to paint. If I have a painting in mind, I can’t wait to get started on it. Each one is an adventure and I learn more about painting. I’m never as good as I want to be, but I always try to do the best I can with what skills I’ve got.

                            Donald

                            "We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others." Helen Keller
                            A Painter's Quest

                            January 28, 2019 at 9:42 am #768967
                            Ron
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                                I enjoyed seeing these, Donald. Each has a nice feel of light. You really nailed the sky in the first one

                                My website

                                https://www.ronswearingen.com
                                January 28, 2019 at 3:18 pm #768965
                                Donald_Smith
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                                    Thanks Ron! Sunsets are one of my favorite things to paint and I’ve sold more of them than any other subject.

                                    Don

                                    "We are never really happy until we try to brighten the lives of others." Helen Keller
                                    A Painter's Quest

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