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04-27-2012, 07:02 AM
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Wurtulla Beach morning
Hello all
this is a long format painting - about 1200 x 300mm - this size suits waves!
I like the indistinct horizon and lumpy swells - I'd appreciate critiques
Chris
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04-27-2012, 08:23 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
I like the way you handled the foam and foreground; very peaceful.
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04-27-2012, 09:35 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
The foreground vegitation is excellent, Chris, and the big wave and the light through it is exceptional. The ocean seems to lose its color very rapidly as the value appears the same behind the big wave as it is on the horizon. Makes it look like a foggy/hazey day. Maybe that is your intent. If not, I would add a bit more color just behind the big wave to help with a gradual feeling of depth. Sorry to critique such a lovely painting, but I think it could be even better with just a small addition.
Ron
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04-27-2012, 11:20 PM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Looks like a good fun beach break, Chris, nicely done.
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04-28-2012, 10:08 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Buen trabajo. Comparto la idea de Ron.-
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04-28-2012, 02:54 PM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Very nice! Good work on the tree/foliage and wave.
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04-28-2012, 08:55 PM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Hi Chris, I really enjoy the foreground like everyone else. The foam feels a little less delicate with such strong shadows, but it does help to draw your eye to the wave.
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05-01-2012, 05:39 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Thankyou for your thoughts on my painting.
Thanks Ron, my idea for the light coloured ocean is that it is very early morning and in the glassy conditions the sea colour is actually the sky reflected. The horizon is indistinct and blurred.
Thanks Marty, Carlos (translation anyone?), Mary and Brian, and Floating Dove
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05-06-2012, 07:58 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
great looking waves and foam! framing foliage is quite effective.
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05-06-2012, 08:05 AM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
...and the size of it is perfect for this subject!
Very well done!!!
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05-07-2012, 03:06 PM
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Re: Wurtulla Beach morning
Nice job Chris
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