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07-17-2001, 10:08 AM
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an abstract acrylic painting
'lo all-
generally when I paint, i create an intense, chaotic background and then add a figure or two in over the background ... well, someone told me they thought my 'underpaintings' could serve as finished pieces. Here is an example of an underpainting I finished last night ... do you think it stands on its own?
It's acrylic and ink on canvas, 9 x 12 inches ...
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07-17-2001, 12:26 PM
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Re: an abstract acrylic painting
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Originally posted by jheinrich
... do you think it stands on its own?
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YES! But, you've forgot the butt. 
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07-17-2001, 12:44 PM
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Yes, it can. But bigger! Gigantic!
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07-19-2001, 05:03 AM
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pleasure
Your picture is a pleasure for my eyes.
Great Stuff.
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07-19-2001, 12:18 PM
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backgroundpainting
Wow, that is so cool!! i think it's beautiful!!!!!!!
Personally, if it were up to me, this would be hanging in my living room!!!!!!!! 
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07-19-2001, 04:20 PM
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butt for you ...
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Originally posted by Chuck
YES! But, you've forgot the butt.
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lol, you know how long I debated? almost did it
well folks, it may have stood on it's own, but I couldn't leave it alone.
here's the end result, entitled "Abstract" lol
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07-20-2001, 09:04 AM
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07-26-2001, 12:50 PM
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I would love to know more about your technique! I think it's beautiful (both ways) !
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07-26-2001, 05:42 PM
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figure vs. background
Your painting is far more powerful without the figure, I think. 
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07-26-2001, 06:08 PM
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trish: thanks for your honesty, I agree ... it's one I put on my christmas 'give-away' list
live and learn ... I've been doing a few more abstracts, next to something BIG, 3 x 4 foot or likewise interesting.
thanks aja and mom for your support
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07-26-2001, 06:18 PM
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I think bigger would be good---You've really got some great motion and gesture in there. And you never know until you try! Good Luck!
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07-26-2001, 07:04 PM
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u are right, it should grow in size, big time! But the only thing i didn't like about it was having such a serene charachter with such a chaotic background! it kinda throws it into whack, i don't know if it is supposed to be a emotional or calm mood!
But other than that, i think this painting is too cool! Keep it up 
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07-26-2001, 09:22 PM
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trish- thanks ... I'm looking forward to trying something big ...
strawberrrie ... I think you hit on the head why this isn't working- plus the face looks weird ...
here's a link to a new abstract I did, and promise to leave alone, if you're interested ...
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/show...threadid=15120
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07-27-2001, 03:33 PM
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abstract or not?
as a viewer of art i'm always looking for art that i can connect to. either visually or emotionally. generally i find that with abstract work this becomes very hit or miss.
the colors in the original piece are very powerful i think, but i don't know, it just doesn't move me. you know?
i think with the introduction of the figure the painting gains a certain amount of depth and therefore becomes much easier to connect with, even without knowing your intention.
there. is that long winded enough for you? i like the image better with the figure, but don't give up on the abstracts. they have the potential to be just as powerful.
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08-16-2001, 12:47 PM
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oh my gosh, that is so cool! i MUST have one of these for my home 
I would love to see u create one of these abstract backgrounds step by step, cuz i have no idea how u could do it! It would be too cool to see it happening I think these are so incredible, they should appeal to the most picky person, if u ever sell one, it should bring you a nice little paycheck, i wouldn't know, i'm too wussy to sell mine!!!!!!!!
Excellent, excellent work, keep it up by all means
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