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the biggest painting i've ever done, daunting at first, but it became a real pleasure (apart from the feather boa
)oil on canvas 24x36"
portrait of the beautiful and inspiring Amber Marie
you can see her unique beauty, and her great artwork here
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hello how are you?
any paintings on the go right now?
and thanks!
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Hi, I'm good thanks. Yes, for the first time in ages I have a painting in progress. I'm doing it in oils, which I have not used for around 30 years so there's a bit of a learning curve. It's going to take a while as it's in a friends studio (means I get to use her paint and experience) and I can only get round there for a few hours a week. I'll put it up once it's finished.
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oils are hard, you definately need time and space. it'd be amazing to have a studio one day (my dream!) i just paint at the table then hang them on the wall in between sessions so no-one touches them by accident - i have a 5yr old and her friends charging around most of the time!
oils are definately a learning curve too, i changed some things i do on this pic, i read a girl's blog whose paintings looked quite 'old', she'd ditched lamp black for paynes grey mixed with burnt umber, so i gave that a go this time and it worked out really well for me
good luck with your painting, i look forward to seeing it
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i have looked at this at least a half dozen times today. you make me want to go and buy oils.
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how exciting, go buy some, they are a blessing and curse mind you!
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you're very kind, thanks a lot
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that is AMAZING!!
i'm utterly gobsmacked! (i've always wanted to say that haha)
your feathers look amazing. i'm glad you took the time to make them so detailed. and brilliant colours. you should be so proud.
i just calculated inches to cm and wow that's one massive painting. are you planning on hanging onto it or selling it??
great work, a definite fave from me! love it!
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i'm going to enjoy living with her for now, its nice to soak up and remember little bits that went right on this painting in preparation for the next one!
I'll be a little loathed to let her go but yes,... she is ultimately for sale
thanks so much for all the positive feedback, its really appreciated
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you are very welcome, it is well-deserved feedback
i totally understand not wanting to let them go... its sooooo hard! which is probably why i still have most of my stuff hehe.
well i hope you find a good spot for her
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Beautiful work!! Her hair and face are absolutely amazing! And, I'm glad I didn't have to do that boa; you did a wonderful job on it, though.
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thanks!
i do seem to like to punish myself with a tattoo, or intricate lace, or feathers to paint!
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We all have some weird/cruel fetish in our art. You handle yours quite well!
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hehe! i have a long list, but you'll notice she has no feet, i cannot for the life of me do feet!!
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You're a genius.
Really gorgeous painting, you manage to capute life in your pics. The hair looks great
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genius?
i feel more like i got lucky on this one
thanks hon!
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Oh!!!!I like this old fashioned athmosphere created by the colours used, excellent dedication to the face. A wonderful painting
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i think i'm going to try and stick to this vintage feel
thanks davide!
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I love...that vintage feel too, I am bohemian 
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thanks for noticing!
i did try some new colours and they were better, making it looking more vintage i guess.
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OMG Em! I love this so much. 
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thanks mel!
Got there in the end but I'm sure that boa gave me a few grey hairs along the way
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This is gorgeous! She looks like a starlet.
love~
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thanks so much!
i was going for that old fashioned vintage look, mind you i think Amber is a modern day starlet anyway
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This is beautiful...... That boa just looks like a major headache to do, came off brilliantly though.
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Well, it turned out fabulously.
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Emma this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!I LOVED it,I think the best in the ones I know....
BTW,I missed you,where were you ? 
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thanks!!
well, i'm busy being pregnant so i don't always feel like being on the computor, or painting
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Emma I am so HAPPY for you
Take care honey
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tmrrw it will be 28weeks, i look like i have a big bowling ball up my top, the canvas is getting harder and harder to reach!
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Yeah but you will make one of your best masterpieces
take care
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Love the strokes and energy in the boa! And the colors and handling of the fabric. Her hair and skin just come to life too! Supreme!
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thanks bunny girl!
it was a real challenge actually, i'm real pleased with the end result too
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As you should be! I think this deserves another DD
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thanks!!!
i take that as a particularly big compliment coming from you
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soooooooooooooooo FABULOUS! You've managed to keep raising the bar (yet again) with your AMAZING artwork! It's just beautiful Em...
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aw thanks Scottie!
and good luck with your new direction in life!
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thanks, you're kind!
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