Monday, October 11, 2010

Toy Boat: Nearly Done

I’m posting this one as the last step before I add white and my final hard-line edges—it's a good way to mark the contrast between this step and its completion. Also, it distances the finished painting from the photo, so it’s harder for you to scrutinize how closely I stuck to the original piece—yes, very tricky of me, I know. In fact, I have deviated from the color scheme just a little—I want the water to look more like fresh lake water rather than murky, city river water (no offense, Paris!).

7 comments:

  1. I had to click and enlarge to determine that you had not "slipped" the photograph in on us. amazing..

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  2. ...you wouldn't exaggerate just to make me feel good, now would you Glenn?

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  3. Wow, this is so gorgeous. And fascinating to see the steps along the way.

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  4. Thanks for you kind words, Lydia. Posting this way almost guarantees that I'll finish it!

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  5. I need to stop complimenting you. I mean, it must get old and you gotta' think, "Here comes Jerry gushing again."

    But then, that leaves me in a quandary. Hmmm...

    'Pretty darn good Madame Chicoine, for a non-naked lady painting.'

    (Damn. You know I love it.)

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  6. Jerry, all you gotta do is ask Glenn--I never tire of gushing! It's pretty 'standard issue' for artist types, we're just a bottomless pit when it comes to affirmation!

    ...and, because you informed me of Stats, I see visits from 'Gently Said' blog and if you don't say anything, I wonder if you like it or not. Pathetic, I know...:)

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  7. ...hmmm...maybe it's someone else clicking on my site from yours...

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