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I began working in oils just about a year ago. Prior to that, I worked almost exclusively in watercolor. I can't even imagine going back again! You will be able to see this painting in the "Salon International 2010" at the Greenhouse Gallery in April! "Waning Autumn" 12 x 24 Oil...
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I painted this from a photograph a friend posted online. I took a photo after each painting session, around 1-3 hours each.
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I have made this painting.Plz comment on it.
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Thank you Margo. Here is another one. I just read Richard Schmids' Alla Prima book. That is a keeper. This is a 12x9 oil on canvas paper.
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I know that everybody has different opinions about their favorite mix or recipe when it comes to painting and I have a feeling that when it comes to oil paints many variables come into play. For example, does the artist prefer to paint wet-into-wet, paint thick, paint thin, paint fat over lean, are they...
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Thanks, Lisa, Anyone or any group that puts on a competion venue should state clearly what is and what is not allowed. And people, Read the prospectus. If you do not understand what they want, call or write them and ask. Sometimes groups use wording that is non-specific or easly mis-understood, so don't...
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I agree that art is also the artists' perspective of the subject matter, not to mention the artist's particular style of portrayal along with their use of the medium, Therefore, is an original whether they like it or not... ,s ame as a group of plein air landscape painting. Plus, we all see,...
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I strive for originality in my work, and it's extremely important to me. However, any work that arises from a personal painting style, individual viewpoint, inventive use of media or a combination of the three is very original, in my opinion. In my grasp of visual language, "subject matter"...
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From my experiences, anything that is a group effort where someone is setting the pose or selecting the view or setting up the lighting, the still life, etc. - or you are able to look over someone's shoulder who is painting the same project could potentially be in question for contests. Whether it...
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I love the 300 lb Arches and would probably go with it every time if I could. I like the Arches 140 lb and use it often. I must say that I was very please with the 300 lb Fabriano, but felt like it was a little stiff when I tried to make my colors flow to get a smooth gradation. You can slightly bend...