it reminds me of georgia o'keefe.
don't EVER be "ashamed" of your art. it represents a part of you...an expression.
i look forward to seeing more of your pieces.
thanks gluten! i look forward to having more pieces to show you!
thanks burtschips. i checked out your leaves. i also love the colour of the leaves in the fall. there are areas here in nova scotia that are unbelievable in the fall - orange, yellow, green, and red forever.... you'd love it.
are your paintings on canvas? did you use a close up of leaves as reference, or would you describe them as more of an abstract from memory kind of work? the color is awesome! nice work! of course i liked the tiled idea too...
got any more? i'd like to check them out.
Thanks Mookie, I didn't ask questions because I read the thread and got my answers.
My tiles are nearly real size on bits of wood about 3"x3" or slightly smaller. They were done at the time that I picked up the leaf and sat it behind a card frame cut to the size of the board. So the first one is the real leaf, with red veins. The second is a negative in colour with green veins. These were done carefully and took time. The last two were done in ten minutes a piece based on the colour and the composition of the leaf, abstracted, very liquid in form. I think they were acrylic but maybe gouache. It was a case of free instincts born from controlled study.
I've posted other stuff in other threads.... you should have a look at Tchaliz' open door in the poetry forum... his stuff is great!! I might tie it together later, posted some selfportraits in a thread on this forum too. I look forward to keeping up with your painting! Gotta get to nova scotia some time!!
this is the only piece i have a photo of because it's the only piece i've done in a long time. please be gentle...it was something i threw together for a friend's birthday because i couldn't afford to buy her a present.
i can't believe i'm posting this--it pales in comparison to everyone else's work. oh, and what you are seeing is the whole canvas. It is just one of those small 7"x9" dealies from the Dollarama, and yes, it is only a quarter of a sunflower. i usually do trees, so while i'm in the right park, i'm in the wrong flowerbed.
your friend must have been elated! the painting is awesome! better than any other present she would have received i'm sure. pipe down with the self criticism and be confident in your work! unforuntately, we are often our own worst critics.
i love the color and the composition...i mean that it's not the whole flower...just a cool view - being off center, if you get what i'm saying. the center of the flower in the corner is my favorite part...how did you paint that? i'm drawing a blank on what the center of a flower is called...brain dead i am for a moment i guess...
if you get some photos of your trees please share them. i'm anxious to see more.
Thanks Mookie, I didn't ask questions because I read the thread and got my answers.
My tiles are nearly real size on bits of wood about 3"x3" or slightly smaller. They were done at the time that I picked up the leaf and sat it behind a card frame cut to the size of the board. So the first one is the real leaf, with red veins. The second is a negative in colour with green veins. These were done carefully and took time. The last two were done in ten minutes a piece based on the colour and the composition of the leaf, abstracted, very liquid in form. I think they were acrylic but maybe gouache. It was a case of free instincts born from controlled study.
I've posted other stuff in other threads.... you should have a look at Tchaliz' open door in the poetry forum... his stuff is great!! I might tie it together later, posted some selfportraits in a thread on this forum too. I look forward to keeping up with your painting! Gotta get to nova scotia some time!!
i'm surpised to hear that they are on wood! there are far too few of us using wood as our medium of choice these days. it harkens back to earlier times in the world of art...even the mona lisa is on poplar!
the process you described sounds intriguing, and i can't imagine how you did the first part and made them look as fantastic as they do! time consuming, as you said, i'm sure. your description only adds to my interest in the pieces -a fantastic concept, in my opinion. really well done!
i'll have a look at the threads you mentioned and look for more, and if you ever do make it to this side of the atlantic, cape breton is where it's at...it's the most beautiful part of nova scotia...no offense to any mainland bluenosers!
I'm sorry mookie, but..i have to tell you again. Your art kicks ass..
i can't thank you and everyone else enough. i'm overwhelmed by the compliments. i truly appreciate that you guys have taken the time to look at my stuff, especially "arms", because it is one of my personal favourites.
i can't thank you and everyone else enough. i'm overwhelmed by the compliments. i truly appreciate that you guys have taken the time to look at my stuff, especially "arms", because it is one of my personal favourites.
so, how long does it take you to complete a piece like "arms"?
hey gluten, this one was pretty quick. i get stuck on some pieces, but this one i finished in about four days. from cutting, sanding and preparing the wood to finishing the painting. i had a pretty clear vision of what i wanted to do, so it went pretty quick. i probably could have done it faster, but some of the reds and yellows took a long time to dry.
finishing up the "crazy mary" piece, it will be called "sometimes we did", then working on finishing a piece i started a while ago of subcomandante marcos of the zappatistas...it's kind of a weird "portrait" i guess you could say. all the comments here have prompted me to start working on a couple of sketches based on black and indifference...two of my favorite PJ tunes. then there was yet another tree piece that i had in mind...i have some wood sitting around, so if i have enough i might start that next week. getting the crazy mary piece done and getting a pic is my first priority right now though. the PJ fan i'm doing it for is getting impatient!
sorry my inexperience on this forum....but i have to tell you that that is a terrific work!!It's amazing..the colours the association with the jeremy....its very awasome!!hope to see more of it! (and sorry my english )
finishing up the "crazy mary" piece, it will be called "sometimes we did", then working on finishing a piece i started a while ago of subcomandante marcos of the zappatistas...it's kind of a weird "portrait" i guess you could say. all the comments here have prompted me to start working on a couple of sketches based on black and indifference...two of my favorite PJ tunes. then there was yet another tree piece that i had in mind...i have some wood sitting around, so if i have enough i might start that next week. getting the crazy mary piece done and getting a pic is my first priority right now though. the PJ fan i'm doing it for is getting impatient!
hey, mookie b, sorry if i already asked these questions. but, i'm pre-occupied. my dog had surgery today to remove a tumor on her eyelid. she's ok now.
sorry my inexperience on this forum....but i have to tell you that that is a terrific work!!It's amazing..the colours the association with the jeremy....its very awasome!!hope to see more of it! (and sorry my english )
ola Bee girl! thanks for taking a look in portugal. i hope to visit portugal one day. my former rommate's family is from the algarve (spelling?) so he has shown me some beautiful pictures from his visits. i have some sand in my room from a beach in portugal that he brought back for me. hope all is well on your side of the atlantic.
thanks burtschips, lanners, and gluten for your words. i was pretty upset yesterday about some of the things i read. a state of shock really, and it made me lash out in a way i don't normally express myself. you are right burtschips, it's about the train thing...i felt a little attacked...kind of seemed like a clique or something with an agenda. i've decided to keep posting and hang out a bit...keep fighting for what i believe in. i won't be visiting as often, and i'll choose more carefully who i post around, if you know what i mean. thanks again. you guys are awesome!
wow, i thought this thread had disappeared...i couldn't view it for a couple of weeks...weird! anyway thanks imspinnin and naughty for your compliments. as always, greatly appreciated!
gluten...i know the feeling, we've been covered in snow a couple of times so far this winter...it's hard on my back (with the shoveling...) but good for the inspiration! more black and whites with a winter feel to come!
the crazy mary piece is finally done...i just have to find a place to seal it and get a photo...i'll post it for all to take a look at after the new year likely. good times for whatever your holiday is all...:D
wow, i thought this thread had disappeared...i couldn't view it for a couple of weeks...weird! anyway thanks imspinnin and naughty for your compliments. as always, greatly appreciated!
gluten...i know the feeling, we've been covered in snow a couple of times so far this winter...it's hard on my back (with the shoveling...) but good for the inspiration! more black and whites with a winter feel to come!
the crazy mary piece is finally done...i just have to find a place to seal it and get a photo...i'll post it for all to take a look at after the new year likely. good times for whatever your holiday is all...:D
i just did a search for "arms raised in a v" and found this thread again.
wonderfull work!!! i really like it. keep on rockin'!!
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absolutely stunning. i really love how dark and mysterious it is.
beautiful!
keep up the good work.
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i hope you aren't too modest so that you don't realise how talented you are. This is very good.....
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thanks mad22, davanita, jeremy, and brisk. you guys are all awesome! i've noticed the international hits on my site have increased dramatically. that's very cool! i'm 400 hits away from 10,000 for the year!
as always, i appreciate the fact that you have all taken the time to have a look. i also like it when people describe the work as dark and mysterious, rather than accusing me of being lazy for using so much black ...and mad22 i shall keep on rockin'....:D
mookie your art is incredible, i'm truly amazed at how many talented artists and people they are on this here board after looking round the art wall, you have an amazing talent and imagination.
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thanks gluten! i look forward to having more pieces to show you!
Thanks Mookie, I didn't ask questions because I read the thread and got my answers.
My tiles are nearly real size on bits of wood about 3"x3" or slightly smaller. They were done at the time that I picked up the leaf and sat it behind a card frame cut to the size of the board. So the first one is the real leaf, with red veins. The second is a negative in colour with green veins. These were done carefully and took time. The last two were done in ten minutes a piece based on the colour and the composition of the leaf, abstracted, very liquid in form. I think they were acrylic but maybe gouache. It was a case of free instincts born from controlled study.
I've posted other stuff in other threads.... you should have a look at Tchaliz' open door in the poetry forum... his stuff is great!! I might tie it together later, posted some selfportraits in a thread on this forum too. I look forward to keeping up with your painting! Gotta get to nova scotia some time!!
your friend must have been elated! the painting is awesome! better than any other present she would have received i'm sure. pipe down with the self criticism and be confident in your work! unforuntately, we are often our own worst critics.
i love the color and the composition...i mean that it's not the whole flower...just a cool view - being off center, if you get what i'm saying. the center of the flower in the corner is my favorite part...how did you paint that? i'm drawing a blank on what the center of a flower is called...brain dead i am for a moment i guess...
if you get some photos of your trees please share them. i'm anxious to see more.
also, ditto to what gluten said!
i'm surpised to hear that they are on wood! there are far too few of us using wood as our medium of choice these days. it harkens back to earlier times in the world of art...even the mona lisa is on poplar!
the process you described sounds intriguing, and i can't imagine how you did the first part and made them look as fantastic as they do! time consuming, as you said, i'm sure. your description only adds to my interest in the pieces -a fantastic concept, in my opinion. really well done!
i'll have a look at the threads you mentioned and look for more, and if you ever do make it to this side of the atlantic, cape breton is where it's at...it's the most beautiful part of nova scotia...no offense to any mainland bluenosers!
i can't thank you and everyone else enough. i'm overwhelmed by the compliments. i truly appreciate that you guys have taken the time to look at my stuff, especially "arms", because it is one of my personal favourites.
peace!
ola Bee girl! thanks for taking a look in portugal. i hope to visit portugal one day. my former rommate's family is from the algarve (spelling?) so he has shown me some beautiful pictures from his visits. i have some sand in my room from a beach in portugal that he brought back for me. hope all is well on your side of the atlantic.
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gluten...i know the feeling, we've been covered in snow a couple of times so far this winter...it's hard on my back (with the shoveling...) but good for the inspiration! more black and whites with a winter feel to come!
the crazy mary piece is finally done...i just have to find a place to seal it and get a photo...i'll post it for all to take a look at after the new year likely. good times for whatever your holiday is all...:D
i just did a search for "arms raised in a v" and found this thread again.
can't wait to see the crazy mary piece.
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beautiful!
keep up the good work.
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its awesome
as always, i appreciate the fact that you have all taken the time to have a look. i also like it when people describe the work as dark and mysterious, rather than accusing me of being lazy for using so much black
peace all.
i was feeling tired and not at all inspired but ur painting has brought me right back up , thanks
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