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05-03-2012, 12:04 AM
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Monterey Harbor
I almost didn't paint this. It seemed a little ambitous and I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. There were an awful lot of boats to paint. I decided to paint this as impressionistic as I could and still give the look of having some detail in the boats. This is 30x40" oil on canvas. I included a couple of close ups.
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05-03-2012, 12:18 AM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Your closeups provide good views of your brushwork. Did you use a palette knife or a rigger type brush to paint the masts and their reflections?
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05-03-2012, 12:26 AM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Hi AJ. I used a fine liner brush for the masts and reflections.
Regards, Brian
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05-03-2012, 07:32 AM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Absolutely stunning result!
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05-03-2012, 02:25 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Thank you Gianluca.
Best regards, Brian
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05-03-2012, 07:44 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
I don't think you sacrificed anything Brian, rather than having to called it impressionsitic or less detailed, I think it was just brilliantly painted! Those close ups show some very nice painting on your part.
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05-04-2012, 09:43 AM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
First let me say that you are a brave soul to take on that many boats, Brian. Now let me say that this is absolutely brilliant.
Ron
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05-04-2012, 12:02 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Hi,Brian.Congratulations on your way of painting details.But before you sell the painting : add some cross-trees to the masts ! Included a reference pic of Suffolk Yacht Hr.
Regards,Shiplover
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05-04-2012, 01:08 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
You're a long way from Monterey but you nailed it as if you were painting on scene. Another beautiful painting Brian.
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05-04-2012, 05:54 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Absolutely wonderful. That was challenging and I admire anyone that takes in on and creates a beautiful piece
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05-04-2012, 08:52 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Hi Brian....thank you.
Thank you Ron. Much appreciated.
Thank you very much Frank.
Thank you Dale. You never know unless you try.
Best regards, Brian
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05-04-2012, 11:11 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
I absolutely love it!!!!!! Nicki
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05-05-2012, 09:00 AM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
This is the kind of painting that every time you looked at it you could notice a little thing you had not seen before. It is alive and 'sparkles' when I look at it on the computer. IRL it must be breathtaking.
wish I wasn't so poor- this is one I would add to my private museum, well, if I had one....
Thanx 4 posting, this pleaseth our eye, Greg
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05-05-2012, 04:01 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Gtreat job Brian I bet it took a while
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05-05-2012, 07:10 PM
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Re: Monterey Harbor
Okay,Brian.If it's only the praise and flattery you want-and not positive critics,well,then I'm sorry.But still I think that's what WC! is about...
Regards,Shiplover
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