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10-19-2005, 12:04 PM
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Boardwalk Reflections
Hi!
Here's my latest from a rainy trip to the NJ Shore. It rained the whole time but I did manage to take lots of seagull pictures. This one is 5 x 7 on Wallis. I zoomed in on this little gull surrounded by reflections of the colorful boardwalk buildings. I hope to do more gull paintings so any help or advice will be appreciated!
Karen
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10-19-2005, 01:02 PM
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Langdon, Alberta
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Ohhh, Karen, I love this lil guy!
My only concern with this is the bright yellow line...is it a rope? I am finding it really distracting on my screen, but it could just be my monitor here at work. I think it is a touch too bright, but I guess that depends on what it actually is. You might even be able to do without it if it isn't important to the overall painting.
You might also consider deepening the shadow under the gull.
Beyond that I think this looks great! I look forward to seeing more gull paintings (perhaps you could come to a critter nite at VPON and let us watch you do one!! 
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10-19-2005, 06:16 PM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Ah, the Jersey shore! I went there a lot in my college days. This does evoke some memories!
You've done a nice job here. I do agree with Cori--if you want the colors in your boards to read as reflections, then the gull needs a reflection as well. Also, the gull's reflection will help viewers realize that the other colors we're seeing ARE reflections, since we can't see the buildings that are causing them. Does that make sense? I've had a long day .
You might try making the top line of the back a bit crisper--though I do like the softness you've got going here--and defining the legs just a tiny bit more.
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10-19-2005, 06:20 PM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Oh it does just look like a miserable rainy day for this little fellow.
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10-19-2005, 07:05 PM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
I think you are getting some great advice here!
I like your use of color very much & your expressive strokes are perfect for creating character in your seagull!!
Please post your painting if you decide to make any changes...but don't over-think because I love this!! 
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10-19-2005, 08:35 PM
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New Hampshire
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Karen, I LOVE the looseness of this and the colors throughout. I can tell it's a rainy day with the lighting and the reflective coloring.
Great for a very small piece, too!
Cindy
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10-19-2005, 10:39 PM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Karen, this is so expressive. I love the way you have painted it. Please show it if you make any changes but I really like it the way it is.
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10-20-2005, 07:53 AM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Thank you all for looking and for your helpful advice! The yellow line is a line painted on the entire length of the boardwalk. I put it in because to me it says 'boardwalk' but I can see where it may not read properly. I did suggest the gulls reflection but I guess I need to add to it if it isn't showing up. I'm happy to read the comments about being loose and expressive since this was my goal!
Thanks again and now onto my next gull...a larger one this time!
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10-20-2005, 07:58 AM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Karen, I think you've captured that wet, hunched up seagull look very well! Nice little piece. Yes, do more!
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10-20-2005, 08:37 AM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Wonderful colours... I can feel a chill when I see this... great atmosphere!
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10-20-2005, 02:46 PM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
Love the colors in the pier wood!
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10-21-2005, 12:03 AM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
This is really lovely. The yellow line is just a tad distracting but not enough to spoil it ... lovely colours and atmosphere, and the gull looks like gulls do! Plenty of attitude!
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10-21-2005, 01:23 AM
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Re: Boardwalk Reflections
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Originally Posted by khourianya
Ohhh, Karen, I love this lil guy!
My only concern with this is the bright yellow line...is it a rope? I am finding it really distracting on my screen, but it could just be my monitor here at work. I think it is a touch too bright, but I guess that depends on what it actually is. You might even be able to do without it if it isn't important to the overall painting.
You might also consider deepening the shadow under the gull.
Beyond that I think this looks great! I look forward to seeing more gull paintings (perhaps you could come to a critter nite at VPON and let us watch you do one!! |
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