Saturday, August 1, 2009

Lunch Time for Becca


Well, this really took longer than I wanted. I think I escaped without overworking too many areas and there was certainly a few things learned on this one, too. A lot learned but I can truely say it was fun to do, so perhaps there will be other window paintings.
Iwould have liked more washes on the red but backed off. I'm happy with the reflections and how they trick the eyes when they see something and then it gets lost again in the painting.
There are sections better than others but that is for me to know and you to point them out to me. So ...let me have it folks. I welcome all comments and constructive criticism . Oh, I might mention too, that this is the first one I did without stretching and I haven't framed it yet. So, some of the "straight" edges might not look too straight. I will be able to flaten it but please offer any tips on framing without a mat.

10 comments:

  1. Janet, I love this, the colors all of the interesting items and shapes blending together. Fantastic, I could look at it all day, wanting to take in every detail. What size is it?

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  2. Hi Krista,
    Thank you for your comments. It really is fun to get lost in something like this, trying to make sense of it....but all day ?...I donno about that. Think I'd rather look at your flowers ! This is 22" x 30" btw.

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  3. Seriously it really draws you in. A full sheet wow, thats fantastic. I have not tried a full sheet yet, soon maybe.

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  4. Janet, this turned out beautifully! w/o seeing the ref you used I can't seem to spot any flaws at all. As for framing w/o a mat, have you checked out artspacers.com? The products they offer may be an option for you.

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  5. I don't see any problems either. We always agonize over what we see, and it's usually things that other people can't even see. I like this. It takes on an almost abstract quality, which is really cool

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  6. Hi LIW
    Thanks for taking a look and letting me know that you were here ! The abstract aspects were quite fun to do and hopefully this will lead other pieces in those directions. Thanks again.

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  7. Janet, this is really a painting to look for long time, founding all those reflections, it's amazing you did this complex subject without previous sketch. Thanks for sharing it.

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  8. Wow. It really diod come out nice.
    Good job.
    Rally liked that photo at the wedding of the two children. With that subject and lighting that would make a great painting.

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  9. excellent Janet, love the idea, amire your drawing, and terrific reflections.

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  10. Thank you Ferando, Gary and Alex ! I don't know what is wrong with the comments moderation setting. I'm not notified when some one comments so I've missed answering you all in a timly fashion. Thank you for your praises. Don't be afraid to offer critiques, too.

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