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Sunset
Published: 2004-07-23 23:55:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 12610; Favourites: 228; Downloads: 2277
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Thanks.
I didn't measure anything out when I painted this. Just eyed it out. When I do abstract stuff, I do it for the fun of it. I don't like to make it too technical. I have other stuff I do that is technical and....while I love the end result, it is not as fun to do.
Thank you for your comments. 
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Thanks.
I didn't measure anything out when I painted this. Just eyed it out. When I do abstract stuff, I do it for the fun of it. I don't like to make it too technical. I have other stuff I do that is technical and....while I love the end result, it is not as fun to do.
Thank you for your comments.
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Thank you very much.
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Beautiful colours!
I can't appreciate abstract art too often but this I like.
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Thank you....I'm glad you like it.
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oh and I just noticed the title is sunset, i didn't know that. now to think of... it does got this strong sunset feeling.
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I never name my paintings, caus I don't believe in naming things. Before I saw the title i just saw something I liked. Without a specific reason, it just struck my eye, and I found it good.
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Your paintings are very nice...went to your page to check it out. I like distortion work. Some people can't pull it off too well.
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you've apparently seen or are inflenced by the likes of Rothko?
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Actually, I didn't know who he was until I posted this on DA and my friend brought it to my attention that it was similar to Rothko's stuff. So, I had to look him up. I really like his stuff now. I think it's beautiful.
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I have a friend who is interested in your art
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How long it took? Not too long. It depends on the layers. I use oils a lot so if I need multiple layers, most of the time is taken up drying.
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I hate this question just as well. People keep asking how long something takes as if it would justify how it looks. Stupid. Sometimes theres more about the Idea than the technics I believe.
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One of my art professors once told me never to tell how long a painting took me because:
1) if you didn't spend enough time, they won't like it because they feel you didn't put in any effort
or
2) if you spent too much time, they feel that you aren't talented enough to get it out any quicker.
So, you can't win either way. Some of my work takes a long time, and some are quick. Does it matter? The end product is still the end product.
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Exactly, I agree. The end product is what itΒ΄s all about
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amazing color! You have an awesome gallery as well. fave. and watching...
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Thank you very much! When I have some time I'm going to have to read through some of your poetry!
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Absolutely gorgeous painting. A real beauty that's sure to grace the walls of my room when I have it framed. Well done indeed.
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Holy crap, i hate rothko. What a horrible legacy. That said, the colours are very pretty/nice
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Well, I guess you're entitled to your own opinion. Thankfully, I paint for myself and the people who like my work, not the ones who don't like it. So, I don't mind. A teacher of mine once said, "With *anything* you do, 25% of the people will love it, 25% of the people will hate it, and the other 50% could care less."
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What a tremendously rude thing to say.
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I love doing things like this but I don't usually submit any of it - You've really done a fantastic job here and seeing it makes me think its well worth perservering with the style. Excellent work
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Thank you very much. I hope you start submitting more work of this nature.
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It reminds me a bit of Rothko's work. The way you shaded it so simply but with such beauty. Very well done.
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Thank you very much!
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This speaks to me on so many different levels. This is amazing. Wait... Correction, you are an amazing artist. What I get from this is not a sunset, as your title denotes, but rather an illusion for lack of a better word. I look at it as a symbol of pent up energy, underneath a calm and tranquil surface. That may be rather an amateurish view of your work, but I can't help that. Regardless of my silly notions, there is one truth behind this piece of art. That truth is: 'The artist who painted it is truly great".
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Wow, thank you very much! Your comment was wonderful. I always like to hear what people think, or what they see, in my work. Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the 
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I'm glad you like it!
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I see myself as a ghost standing in front of a time-weathered wall (the bright orange etc. part), the top of the wall (the part parallel to the ground) is the bright yellow part, and beyond that is the deep ocean (the dark blue etc. part). Why a ghost? There is no shadow on the wall.
Another vision I see is myself, again a ghost for lack of shadow, standing at the very edge of a time-worn, man-made cliff, looking down into the ocean.
Did I die here or is this where I am finally able to rest?
Who knows? I may just be insane. I'm sorry if my thoughts offend you or anyone else in any way.
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No, I think your thoughts are beautiful. I really enjoy hearing what people are thinking when they look at my work. Everyone has a different interpretation, or feeling. It's cool to get into someone's mind and find out what they are. Thanks for sharing!
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have you read "breakfast of champions", by kurt vonnegut?
this reminds me of the painting described in the book, the one painted by rabo krabakien.
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No, I haven't. I'm going to have to now so I know what you're refering to! lol. I hope it's good. : )
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do not hope.
just read.
eep!
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