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05-01-2012, 12:58 AM
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May Landscape Challenge
April Challenge here
Host for June is bkrast
Host for July...???
I have been a little home sick, and I dig out some photos I took of Venezuela, where I was born. I took these pictures probably 15 to 20 years ago, so I apologize for the image quality not being digital. I also included a couple of extra landscape photos I like, so I hope you all enjoy them!
This is an activity thread for artists of all experience levels, and that work in any medium. Since this is a group activity, we can pool our knowledge and resources, and grow as artists in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. No critiques unless specifically asked for. Please, no harsh critique! The intent is to have fun, try new things, and experiment.
Have fun!
Manzanillo Beach in Margarita Island
Bahia Juan Griego in Margarita Island
The Bridge over Marcaibo Lake in the Zulia State
The famous Angel Falls in the Bolivar State
And for kicks:
A photo of a park where I live in Texas
And Merritt Island Florida Dragon near where my Brother lives!
Hope you enjoy these photos! I look forward to seeing your work!
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Last edited by sundiver : 05-03-2012 at 09:43 PM.
Reason: added link to previous challenge
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05-01-2012, 10:10 AM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Lovely photos - that waterfall is staggering in height!
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05-01-2012, 10:45 AM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Great photos to choose from. Can't wait to get started.
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05-01-2012, 11:18 AM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Nice pics. I also live in the Dallas area and I'm curious about the park...Bachman? White Rock?...?? Pretty spot.
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05-01-2012, 11:19 AM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Glad you all like the photos! I am doing an oil painting of the Angel Falls. I was hoping to finish by today, but it will take me a couple more days ....
Cem that is the Wilson Creek Park in McKinney!
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05-01-2012, 01:05 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Very beautiful.
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05-01-2012, 07:03 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
First try. 12x14 gouache/gessoed kraft paper. trying gouache
brighter IRL
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05-01-2012, 07:53 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Wow Trier You are fast!
Your piece is so beautiful ... and I love the color scheme!
My dad had land in that area of the island ... he loved that spot, you made me think how much he would have loved your painting!
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05-02-2012, 04:12 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Nice one Trier - the boats are also good?)
Maria - I shall try to join in again this month - spectacular pictures  |
05-02-2012, 08:51 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Thanks Maureen! I can't wait to see your work!
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05-03-2012, 02:16 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Very nice Trier. Not as abstract as usual. Nice depth and light effects  |
05-04-2012, 06:57 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Here is my try on the Angel Falls, I think I am finish ... probably need to stare at it a we bit longer to be sure .... any CC are welcome.
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05-04-2012, 08:45 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Cem - Thanks, and looking forward to an oriental looking interpretation from you.
Maria - Thank you very much. You captured the beauty and feeling of the falls IMHO.
That cloud in the ref photo is very attractive to me. Tried to give it center stage and will probably try again.
18x24 acrylic/gessoed kraft paper
C&C ok
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05-05-2012, 06:53 AM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
I like the way you handled the falls Maria - nice colour too.
Trier - love those towering clouds - d'you mind me saying that very smooth water would give a beautiful contrast with them? - but I really like the importance you've given them |
05-05-2012, 03:36 PM
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Re: May Landscape Challenge
Thank you!
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