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Old 02-05-2012, 06:40 AM
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Before I start on my windmillproject tomorrow (a canvas of 21 m2) i just had time to paint this elephant.
Acrylics on canvas, 8x8", took 2 hours. C&C welcome!

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Old 02-05-2012, 07:37 AM
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Beautiful. Looks like an elephant at sunrise or sunset with glow on his gray.
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:07 PM
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Re: WDE 3/2 elephant

What great colors you used on the elephant!!!
I bet you're excited about your windmill project....cant' wait to see it! Please post pics in the weeder's thread or somewhere so I can follow it along. Or will it be on your website?
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Old 02-05-2012, 03:19 PM
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He (she?) is beautiful Connie and best wishes on your new project!!
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Always loved pink elephants Connie this is well done
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Big, bold and massive! Just what is required in an elephant!
Thanks for hosting, Connie. Nice images.
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Old 02-05-2012, 06:29 PM
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Pink elephants? I'll have a pint of what you're drinking!!
Seriously Connie - Great job as always.
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Great pink and mauve elephant with just the right amount of dark in the bg.
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yummy! i know thats probably not the best word but its the one i thought first!
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Awesome! Good luck on the commission...
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Love purple Ellie, she (?) looks content. My favorite part is her eye (& the colors!)
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Beautiful colors!
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Lovely colors! Good luck on the big project!
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Love the colors - nice!
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ooo I am seeing pink elefants! wonderful , and good luck with yoru project, you know we will need to see photos
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