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02-01-2012, 12:50 AM
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Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Welcome to What's on Your Easel for the month of February 2012!
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Please post your oil paintings that you are currently working on or have just finished.
Everyone is welcome to post in this thread - Newbies and experts, as long as the work is in oil paint!
For the most part, this is a “show and tell” thread, if you would like more detailed help or critiques, the main oil forum would be the place to post and ask
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“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel
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02-01-2012, 01:29 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Broadwater Evening..WIP
This is one of three Im working on at the moment and Im stuck.. I would like some input and ideas...
I keep looking at it and thinking, Do I put something in a foreground??? and if so What??? or just detail what is there more and leave it...
I simply cant come to a decision... Please help.
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02-01-2012, 01:38 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Meggs, I think something in the foreground would be nice, maybe shrubs of some nature, and I would consider taking out the road. Nice start!
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“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” ~Auguste Rodin
“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel
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02-01-2012, 04:18 AM
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The Taming of the Cue
"The Taming of the Cue"
24''x36'' Oil on canvas
I just finished this painting for my cousin. He just bought a house and he has a pool table so I thought a billiard scene would be appropriate. If you think the unhappy woman is the one who is losing then study the table a little more. You'll be surprised to learn she is winning.
If you would like to learn more about the meaning of this painting (there is some symbology and such) or you would like a copy then visit my website below. My latest blog post goes into detail about this work. I'm gonna post a painting session video on this work on my YouTube channel shortly. Thanks for watching! 
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02-01-2012, 04:22 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Ryan, interesting composition...I am sure your cousin will like it.
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“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” ~Auguste Rodin
“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel
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02-01-2012, 08:40 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
I like your painting Ryan, made me smile Dont know anyting about Pool though Im afraid, sure your cousin will like though
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02-01-2012, 09:21 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
 finished her this morning.
Hi Ibecca..thankyou and also those who commented on january post.
Been stuck with bad painting for a whikle now so this one has been some light relief.
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02-01-2012, 09:40 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Meggs, I'm thinking maybe a small boat in background to give some depth, but a great start.
Ryan, love the fun of this one.
Larubia, Absolutely beautiful, your work amazes me.
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02-01-2012, 09:42 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
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Originally Posted by meggs
Broadwater Evening..WIP
This is one of three Im working on at the moment and Im stuck.. I would like some input and ideas...
I keep looking at it and thinking, Do I put something in a foreground??? and if so What??? or just detail what is there more and leave it...
I simply cant come to a decision... Please help.
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Hi meggs 
I would add red sails or a red boat or yacht.. What do you reckon? 
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02-01-2012, 09:46 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Larubia, she is so beautiful..glad it is a relief to you too.
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“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” ~Auguste Rodin
“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel
Becca's Fine Art my blog
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02-01-2012, 11:25 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Beautiful, larubia, those luscious lips are to die for.
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02-01-2012, 11:32 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Cant believe we are in Feb.. Whats going on...
This has been knocking around for some time, Im calling this one finished .
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02-01-2012, 11:54 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Here is Emma revised. I finally convinced the client that the big plastic flower next to her head in the photo just had to go. I also added more blue to some of the grass, which due to the camera shot (still waiting on my new camera) looks very blue but actually blends in much more in person and adds a little more color
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02-01-2012, 11:57 AM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Mark, your easel is really full...love the landscape especially!
Jules, Emma looks adorable...I hope your client is satisfied now.
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“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, to tremble, to live.” ~Auguste Rodin
“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There’s a thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the biggest idiot on earth” ~Cynthia Heimel
Becca's Fine Art my blog
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02-01-2012, 12:24 PM
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Re: Whats On Your Easel, February 2012
Two more I'm starting. The first on is actually taken from a pastel of the clients mother in law. She passed away very young and the family had no true pictures of her and wanted it done in oils. I am waiting for them to find out her actual eye color and hair color because I am going to try and make it a little more realistic. the second is of a clients son "luke"
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