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    nha63
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        I wanted some small, relatively uncomplicated projects so I wouldn’t have to leave a painting half done when the holidays hit. I used a photo from the ‘Artists’ Photo Reference’ book series; mostly my usual arsenal, except it’s purplish gray Colourfix, and the purple colors are Art Spectrum pastels as well. It’s small, 8×10; the colors are a bit more saturated in ‘person’. Please let me know what you think. Thanks for looking. Happy holidays, all. Neal

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        water girl
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            Happy Holidays, Neal! This is lovely! I’m going to mention a tiny suggestion to think about. What if you pulled a few more touches of your dark violet into the shadows on the leaves? I think a see some, but a few more would work. And think about a few touches of the light green in the yellow of the pansies. Keep it subtle. Be sure to think about it before touching your painting.

            [FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Karen, IAPS/MC, PSA WC Moderator-Pastels

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            #921064
            Ron
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                Very nice! I like this. I was seriously thinking the exact thing as Karen regarding shadows on leaves….just a tiny bit….

                #921067
                franglais
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                    Wow! The pansies really POP against that dark background! Beautiful painting!
                    Mike

                    #921065
                    Donna T
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                        Beautifully done, especially when the earth is covered in snow in our part of the world! I like Karen’s thoughts; a few subtle touches would increase the illusion that bright light is bouncing around and reflecting colors everywhere.

                        Donna
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                        I get a nice, calm feeling looking at this image. Well done, Neal. And Happy Holidays to you as well.

                        John

                        Life is but a Dream

                        #921069
                        ScarlettRose
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                            Beautiful Pansies.

                            Cheers Rosie.

                            Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso
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