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golfiscool — Sunset Rider
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Published: 2008-10-26 02:01:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 8100; Favourites: 121; Downloads: 2240
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Whew. I spent all day painting this. I can't believe I actually finished something in one sitting. This hasn't happened in years. I wanted to try something totally different than usual with this one. I've been wanting to do a Western themed work since my trip to Texas earlier this year. So here it is, my 4th oil painting. This work was heavily influenced by and his beautiful sunset paintings. I made up the background for this painting but referenced Karl's work for the colors. Then I used a reference for the cowboy silhouette. I am really happy with how this turned out especially for the short amount of time I spent on it. I think I will be doing a lot more sunset/landscape paintings in the coming months. Hope you like it.
The painting was still wet when I took this picture of it. So there is some glare from the wetness. I will probably photograph this again when it dries.
11"x14" Rembrandt Oils on Canvas
Filbert and round brushes
11 AM to 9 PM, took several breaks
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Comments: 40
I love it. It reminds me of my grandparents' camping trailer.
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This one is so great! Love the colours!!! amazing
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amazing as usual from you.... the connection between the ground and the sky is Perfect.........realy great work
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Beautiful sunset and the detail in the horse and rider is amazing. You are doing so well with the oils. I can't wait to see what you do next.
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beautiful work!! 
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Just wow , I like the work you do with colors .
and I think this can be best work for 2008 for you .
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Great concept and setting. I 
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As I said on AP. Excellent. Don't you love it when the creativity just flows like that!
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Wow, there's a feeling of cowboy atmosphere to it, well done
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wow you have found the type of paintings i love to paint myself. I have been wanting to do something like this in the same style for ages but have had no time. Keep this style up, i love it! I have referenced photos too just gotta find time. Plus i use acrylic which is really hard because it dries really fast. Not too good with oils just yet.
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very nice
i like that you didnt keep it as just a black sillouette even though they are subtle, the color around the edges make alot of difference
the only thing i would say to keep in mind for next time is that the color shift in the sky from orange to blue might be a bit to harsh.....maybe making it a smoother transition would improve the piece even more
a very nice piece nonetheless
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That is absolutely beautiful! Great job and thanks for sharing. You're an inspiration for me.
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No problem Karl, thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to stick with these sunset scenes for a little while I think.
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Have fun Brian... and remember - "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci
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My pleasure. I've been looking through your gallery to your oldest works, and it's awesome to see how your skill has improved in the past 4 years
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I've got even older works on my website. These are from early 2004 if you are interested. I remember I thought these drawings were AWESOME too at the time, lol...[link]
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LMAO Nice!
I know what you mean. Here are my finest pieces from who knows how long ago.
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And at the time you probably thought those were the best thing ever created...just like I did. 
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xD What are you talking about? They suck major ass!
But you're right. I kept them on display, secretly showing off to all my friends how awesome I was...ugh, I don't even do that now that I have a good technique
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This is phenomenal! I love the idea. The detail of the contour lines is stellar.
And all in one sitting! Props to you. haha.
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I love how it is completly. The defined horse and rider, the flowing clouds, and the luxurious sunset.
I'm giving it a Total A++++++! (^^ I wish I could paint or even color decently with colored pencils... ROFL!
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Thank you 
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But its freakin awesome. But we all have our problems with our own art even though others see it as awesome. ROFL
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