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06-21-2012, 03:53 PM
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Teamster
16x20 oil on canvas. First time I've painted on gallery-wrapped canvas. Painted the edges brown...I like the idea of not having to frame it, but it seems un-traditional for a history-based painting.
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06-21-2012, 09:43 PM
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Wisconsin
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Re: Teamster
Hello Todd. Great to see you back! This piece is so great! I love the man's expression and the overall feel of the painting. Well done!
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06-22-2012, 12:28 AM
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New Mexico
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Re: Teamster
Hey Todd..
Love this one! He actually looks alot like a neighbor of mine... and 80+ year old curmudgeon that we actually like alot - this guy looks like he would be a character too!
deb
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06-22-2012, 07:31 AM
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Heart of Missouri's Outback!
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Re: Teamster
Beautiful painting Todd.
Donald
PS: FWIW, I've tried painting the edges a solid color, I don't care for it. It's a little more work, but I extend the painting around the edges. It creates a nice effect, and I can add a few dollars to the price. I got the idea from all the gallery wrapped paintings hanging in my oncologist's office that I enjoyed looking at during my battle. The bottom is the hardest to paint.
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06-22-2012, 09:48 AM
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eastern South Dakota
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Re: Teamster
I really like the angle and contrast created by the tent in the background. The rest is so rich looking! It almost looks like pastels, if that can be taken as a compliment by an oil artist.  Beautiful!
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06-22-2012, 05:08 PM
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southeast Wyoming
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Re: Teamster
How you handled the buckskin clothing is just perfect. Great piece, enjoyed this a bunch.
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06-24-2012, 11:10 AM
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Northeastern Ohio
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Re: Teamster
Just a grand piece Todd.  |
06-24-2012, 12:08 PM
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The Oregon outback....
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Re: Teamster
Really nice work! The clothing is great! And I like the charater you captured in his face!
Sean
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07-09-2012, 01:53 PM
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Big Spring,Texas
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Re: Teamster
Definitely he is outstanding in this costume dress and pose. Love it!
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07-11-2012, 10:16 AM
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Pacific Northwest
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Re: Teamster
Very nice piece, Todd! He looks like the real deal.
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07-31-2012, 01:51 AM
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Scottsdale, AZ USA (do I get a flag?)
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Re: Teamster
Hey, Todd, Hi!
I know what you mean, but I think it is a great idea but not a deep one. It all depends on the home where it will hang. I mean in a nice little alcove sort of shadowboxed into a wall. BINGO. The less deep, the more they can just stick it in a traditional frame. Wouldn't fret at all.
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07-31-2012, 10:18 AM
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Re: Teamster
This is just great. They can always add a floater frame if they want. Nice just as it is.
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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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