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    Jennie
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        This is a copy of a photo I took at a local spot. It is A3 is size and I’ve used the pic to create the images. Plotted it carefully, so it would be a close match.

        I have altered the colours in the water, they were quite dull, and adjusted some on the pelican. The top third of the image needs some major work done, but I like the area around the boy and the pelican – mostly.

        The image is on paper, it has a simple acrylic base – gradient of blue and white, and oil pastels over the top.

        I think it will glue it to some board if it works out well when finished.

        Will post the original pic when I have reduced it in size.

        Jennie
        "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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        #643424
        Jennie
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            Original pic

            Jennie
            "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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            #643418

            Wow, that little boy has guts to walk up to the pelican!
            Lovely painting, Jennie! Looking forward to the finished version.

            Christel

            #643425
            Jennie
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                It was pretty amazing. They stood like that for over 5 minutes!

                Jennie
                "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
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                #643420
                SarahY
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                    Your version is fantastic, JenieJo, well done! I love all the colours you’ve got in the water and in the whites of the bird.

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                    #643422
                    terriks
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                        I love this! Your painting has such a lovely Impressionist feel to it – well done!

                        Terri

                        Film photographer with special love for alternative photographic processes - especially ones that get my hands dirty!

                        #643426
                        Jennie
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                            Cheers Sarah, I’m thinking of making the waves a bit more definite.
                            Thanks Terri, first time I’ve managed it. I think I might try for a few more.

                            Jennie
                            "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
                            @jenniferpaints http://jrcs.com.au/artist

                            #643421
                            SnapV
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                                I absolutely love this painting, it looks a lot like the reference picture while being at the same time completely expressive. The colours are also amazing.

                                Virginie

                                All C&C welcome: I want to improve!

                                #643427
                                Jennie
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                                    Thank you for the comments. I really appreciate the feedback.

                                    Jennie
                                    "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
                                    @jenniferpaints http://jrcs.com.au/artist

                                    #643428
                                    Jennie
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                                        Happy to say, this work is now hanging in the bedroom of a young boy

                                        Jennie
                                        "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
                                        @jenniferpaints http://jrcs.com.au/artist

                                        #643419
                                        purpletrader
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                                            i like this a lot, especially the water. i also like the boy and the bird but the water is what makes it better than the photograph.

                                            ed

                                            #643429
                                            Jennie
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                                                Thank you, I was very very happy with the water.

                                                Jennie
                                                "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
                                                @jenniferpaints http://jrcs.com.au/artist

                                                #643433
                                                MaryFlora
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                                                    It is beautiful, Jennie, delicate and soft, with a sweet story.

                                                    A treasure!

                                                    Mary Flora

                                                    #643423
                                                    terriks
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                                                        Happy to say, this work is now hanging in the bedroom of a young boy

                                                        I remember this one! One of my favorites of yours. So happy that it is now residing in a young boy’s room – very appropriate. :thumbsup:

                                                        Terri

                                                        Film photographer with special love for alternative photographic processes - especially ones that get my hands dirty!

                                                        #643431
                                                        Mira
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                                                            Jennie, this is wonderful! :clap: I love it that your painting looks warmer than the reference. You managed to combine looseness and realism which worked great because of the carefully chosed values!
                                                            It has a special feel about it and I’d definitely frame it ;)

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