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    bobbybirds
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        Okay so today I took the plunge and made what I consider to be my first truly abstract piece! I am not disappointed for my first painting like this. I did this in oils on a 12×16 canvas board.

        I really was unsure how to begin so used a photo as inspiration and abstracted it in a way that made sense to me. It is basically a radically deconstructed view of the mountains surrounding Morraine Lake in Banff Alberta about 1.5 hours from my house. My lovely wife is a very accomplished quilter and I took a page from her book in its creation.

        Anyhow, I would truly appreciate any c&c as this is my very first and I want to know what works for it and what maybe does not. I had a ton of fun no matter what and killed the entire day doing this so I am happy! Lol!

        Here it is!

        #948380
        Teddy
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            Very well put together.. the colors all make sense.. fun to see

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            #948381
            bobbybirds
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                Very well put together.. the colors all make sense.. fun to see

                Thank you sir!

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                Greggo
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                    Deconstructing photos is one of my favorite ways to create.
                    Just taking from the things that I like about a composition and creating a representation.

                    There is no right or wrong way to do this.
                    What you did seems balanced and a good composition.

                    If I had a comment I guess I would like to see your lines either be perfect and the same OR irregular and loose. But this still works for me

                    Great first piece…and this could become a quilt easily.

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                    bobbybirds
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                        Deconstructing photos is one of my favorite ways to create.
                        Just taking from the things that I like about a composition and creating a representation.

                        There is no right or wrong way to do this.
                        What you did seems balanced and a good composition.

                        If I had a comment I guess I would like to see your lines either be perfect and the same OR irregular and loose. But this still works for me

                        Great first piece…and this could become a quilt easily.

                        I definitely do not have a steady hand and doing this all freehand was a challenge. It was more an experiment in seeing where I could go with it. Moving forward I will need to try different ways of coming to the same spot I think… Thanks for your comments!

                        #948383
                        bobbybirds
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                            Here is the photo reference I used for inspiration if anyone is interested!

                            #948379
                            Greggo
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                                Spectacular photo!

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                                #948384
                                bobbybirds
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                                    Spectacular photo!

                                    I agree, but definitely not mine… Just one I used for inspiration.

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                                    That is a stunning photo! Lucky you living near to such scenery. Your creation is most excellent. I love all the angular shapes and geometric design. I can’t do it so admire anyone who can. Hope to see more!

                                    Kay

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                                    #948386
                                    willow33
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                                        Definitely has a “mountain landscape” feeling to it!

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                                        bobbybirds
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                                            Thank you both!:)

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