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02-20-2008, 03:54 PM
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Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
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Mangroves
18 x 24 canvas. Knives and brushes. A sheltered bay in southern, Puerto Rico. Distant land is also mangroves. I resisted the urge to put in a boat or anything else and just focus in on the roots of this tree growing towards the water and some hanging in mid air. But, a brush stroke of white and black on oposite sides of a brush did create the lonely gull. C&C's welcome.
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02-20-2008, 03:57 PM
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Lord of the Arts
Southern California
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Re: Mangroves
the darkened water, the quiet reflection, the lone gull, make for a quietness that carries through your whole work. Nice job.
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02-20-2008, 04:02 PM
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New York's Hudson Valley
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Re: Mangroves
Nice work, Tony! If I may just make a small suggestion....Since you want the roots to be the focal point, you may want to vary the color a little. Think, "same value, different temperature", and I think the roots can become a little more interesting without losing that silhouetted look.
Jamie
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02-20-2008, 04:16 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Re: Mangroves
Very peaceful scene. Well done.
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02-20-2008, 04:18 PM
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In the heart of The Pearl (Portland OR)
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Re: Mangroves
Tony - what a pleasant view! This is quite nice.
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02-20-2008, 07:21 PM
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Upper Michigan
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Re: Mangroves
I thought it was your reference upon first glance. I like the expressive roots and shadows.
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02-20-2008, 07:52 PM
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Virginia
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Re: Mangroves
Fabulous!
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02-20-2008, 08:15 PM
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Bismarck ND
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Re: Mangroves
I'm wondering what/who is looking out. could come up with a few stories for this. Great work! Ruthie
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02-20-2008, 08:23 PM
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Beautiful Northern Alberta
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Re: Mangroves
Absolutely beautiful work, Tony. Puerto Rico seems so beautiful, I shall have to visit one day.
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02-20-2008, 08:24 PM
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Riverview, Florida
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Re: Mangroves
Tony, very good. I like this the best of what I've seen you post so far. That scene could have just as easily been here. You've nailed it.
Cami
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02-20-2008, 08:35 PM
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Re: Mangroves
very nice man! you've captured a unique place and perspective where most people would like to experience and/or vistit but unfortunately can't. So they'll just BUY your painting. 
Way to go.
take care.
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02-20-2008, 08:38 PM
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Ontario, Canada
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Re: Mangroves
one of your best !! ... good advice given ...
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02-20-2008, 08:48 PM
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Seattle, Washington
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Re: Mangroves
You did a great job with the water! I think the suggetions for the roots is a good idea if that is your intended emphasis. The gull looks great too!
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02-20-2008, 10:56 PM
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Manitoba, Canada
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Re: Mangroves
I love that water! And the soft clouds, and that gull looks like a lot more care went into than you say.
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02-20-2008, 11:37 PM
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I currently live in Jacksonville Florida
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Re: Mangroves
This is FABULOUS! Everything works well here to form a fantastic scene. I don't think you'll hold on to this one long 
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