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05-29-2005, 12:55 PM
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WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Hi Everyone 
This is exactly 2 hours, but still have much more to do. It's oil on canvas board 12x18. More challenging than I anticipated and I feel a little in over my head. Oil paints can be very humbling. Have to wait until some of it dries to get the highlight and work on the reflections more. Getting a little muddy right now. C&C welcome!
I've got to run out, but be back later to check on everyone else's.
THanks for the great ref. photos, Lorna!
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05-29-2005, 01:08 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Ohhhh, I like what you've done with this. It's one I thought about for later
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05-29-2005, 01:23 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
The blue cast to this is very soothing. Good draftmanship, good colors.
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05-29-2005, 01:45 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Thanks Helen and Connie! I was afraid I was starting to make mud but I'm glad it's reading like fruit! I'll post more later when it dries a bit.
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05-29-2005, 03:10 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Your fruit is looking terrific so far. I'll watch for the finish.
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05-29-2005, 03:30 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
very lush! I love the blue ummmmm Um this is gonna be good!
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05-29-2005, 03:51 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
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Originally Posted by bluepellinore
. Oil paints can be very humbling.
Mary
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Yes, but your result is not humble in the least! And I don't see any mud, just a lovely moody still life. I'll check back later to see the finish. |
05-29-2005, 05:08 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
This is gorgeous already....... cant wait to see more
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05-29-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Mary,
I like the direction this one is heading in. Very loose and painterly.
Kathy
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05-29-2005, 10:05 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Great start! love the color scheme.
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05-30-2005, 04:51 AM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
This is going to be excellent, Mary! I love how you've handled the background...it's much more interesting and painterly than my version. The colors are wonderful in the whole thing!
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05-30-2005, 11:15 AM
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05-30-2005, 11:17 AM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Hey Mary,love your technique on this,gorgeous painting,quickly scrolled thro for the highlight update  impatient  |
05-30-2005, 03:13 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
Excellent Mary...great colour choices! Your fruit is looking terrific so I'll watch for the finish |
06-02-2005, 03:55 PM
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Re: WDE 5/28 Fruit WIP
I'm still working on this (it's taking longer than I expected) but here's the latest. I hope I've not killed the original painterly, spontaneous feel. I switched to smaller brushes to work on the pomegranate and tightened up a bit, I think. Still have work to do on the plate, background, and grapes. Any helpful suggestions?
Mary
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