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Old 10-15-2003, 06:29 PM
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3 uninspired pears
They need something. I just don't know what.
o.p.s 8x10 on green mattboard

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Old 10-15-2003, 06:41 PM
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Actually I think they look pretty good. Maybe the dark in the middle of each of the pears could be toned a little differently and maybe break up the little shadow connecting the three of them. Did you set this up on your window sill? Very nice composition.
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Old 10-15-2003, 06:52 PM
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I don't know what to add, but I like them so far.

maybe its too much greeeeen



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Old 10-15-2003, 07:13 PM
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Wendy... hope you have a sense of humour.:)
Just couldn't resist.... hope you'll forgive me.




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Old 10-15-2003, 07:43 PM
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LOL, Mo, that's just what they needed!
Now they have character!
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Old 10-15-2003, 07:47 PM
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Cute MO LOL I like the reflection in the window and the greenery outside the window. But I'd have to smooth out the back of those pears But that's me LOL
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Old 10-15-2003, 11:59 PM
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I really enjoy backlit objects. I guess more side here. Maybe the shadows need a little more color. What is your light source? a window, lamp?

If you don't think so, I like them the way they are.

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Hopefully this is of some help, it is really a wonderful painting, the colors are scrumptious! Love the "blush" of the middle pear. The fruit, the window and all seems to be rendered beautifully. But.... it appears the background maybe throwing off the composition (like I know anything about composition???). The impression of shrubs... the shapes seem to mimic the shape of the fruit? Perhaps changing the background somehow... unfortunately I'm not creative enough to come up with an idea . Anyway, I really like this and would love to see any updates you do on this.... .

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Thanks for the comments and advice! I'm still humming and hahing over it, trying to decide if they are too blended or not blended enough, or even too much greeeen.
The "shrubs" you see must be the pears' reflections in the window.
I'm going to warm up/brighten up the highlights and see if I like that better.
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I like them....at first I thought maybe they needed the lights lightened a bit but when I squint I can see different values fine and the lights seems pretty light.
But....it's your painting and you need to feel comfortable with it.
Mo's addition does add interest!


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Old 10-16-2003, 02:46 PM
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Mo, look what you started!
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Hi there,
Though I love the facial expressions - go ahead and try making some of those colors Zing - Sing and Fizzle!!! It may just jazz this piece up. Now you have me giving it a try in photoshop....

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ha ha ha ....... all jokers lolol ...

dont know if this will help Wendy....... KatherineJ had probs with 3 pears sitting on a window too lol ....... this link is from the Still Life Forum...... may give you some ideas

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/show...hreadid=116628
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LOLOL! Wendy... those pears are singing now.....

BTW... I saw your enquiry about a Wacom tablet.... just to let you know I use a Wacom Graphire... I'll drop you a PM about it okay?

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