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graemebPerceptions of a Teenager ... Sold

Published: 2007-03-07 10:47:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 26697; Favourites: 679; Downloads: 241
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Description This is a portrait I painted of my stepdaughter for a very big Portrait prize in Australia The Moran Portrait Prize which was selected and will be hung on Tue. 13th March 2007 there were over 500 entries and only 30 get selected.
Please visit my web site www.graemebalchin.com
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VictorAdameArt In reply to ??? [2007-11-06 18:53:32 +0000 UTC]

I think so, cuz without it I would die then have neither, so yes...

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graemeb In reply to VictorAdameArt [2007-11-06 19:13:11 +0000 UTC]

That's to logical, doesn't make sense.

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VictorAdameArt In reply to graemeb [2007-11-06 19:21:43 +0000 UTC]

But they're in no order, I still like food avobe anything else...

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marotiel In reply to ??? [2007-09-11 01:33:09 +0000 UTC]

Provocative.

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graemeb In reply to marotiel [2007-09-13 06:18:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Emily

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suer0618 In reply to ??? [2007-06-27 05:53:45 +0000 UTC]

I like the thoughts on the background, it's all your scheme, not hers, hehee.
Some disharmony here, and this what you wanted.

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Lunanlafrente [2007-04-15 18:25:25 +0000 UTC]

Excellent portrait!! Her expression is so teeny like...

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graemeb In reply to Lunanlafrente [2007-04-16 10:49:28 +0000 UTC]

It is very teenager, I get that from lots of teenys thanks Cecilia.

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graemeb In reply to ??? [2007-03-27 06:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Janna, you must be a teenager.

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runty In reply to ??? [2007-03-26 23:16:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's beautiful. O.O It looks so real...and the writing in the background so very me.

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ohkgo In reply to ??? [2007-03-23 06:28:14 +0000 UTC]

I love this painting so much, i'm envious.

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graemeb In reply to ohkgo [2007-03-23 06:50:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Megan , are you envious of me or the model in it lol

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ohkgo In reply to graemeb [2007-03-23 12:36:34 +0000 UTC]

you! XD

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jazzknh In reply to ??? [2007-03-18 06:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Being young can do that and more to you. Such perceptive and heartfelt work.

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jazzknh In reply to jazzknh [2007-03-22 02:24:12 +0000 UTC]


Your welcome. Sometimes I feel I need to gow up and this reflects my self-doubt and anger. Once again it's beautiful work. Keep it up.

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graemeb In reply to jazzknh [2007-03-18 10:00:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kristen, you have one of my daughters name.

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grapefruiit In reply to ??? [2007-03-16 08:57:04 +0000 UTC]

i went to the moran exhibition today for my Visual Arts excursion, and when i saw this painting, i immediately thought: "Deviantart!" it's a very striking portrait, and it looks so much more fabulous in real life

congrats =]

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graemeb In reply to grapefruiit [2007-03-16 12:38:55 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks your the first deviant to see it but did you vote for me. hehe

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grapefruiit In reply to graemeb [2007-03-24 10:37:36 +0000 UTC]

no, because we were supposed to meet at the place by 9 AM, but i didn't know the way there. I got lost and arrived late so I only got a brief glimpse before we had to leave for some other exhibition (personally i think the moran was much better than the archibald, but don't tell the big guys i said that..)

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graemeb In reply to grapefruiit [2007-03-24 22:09:52 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry you secret is safe with me

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seya88 In reply to ??? [2007-03-10 14:44:42 +0000 UTC]

You had already won ^^

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graemeb In reply to seya88 [2007-03-11 10:47:34 +0000 UTC]

I will soon know on Tuesday night lets hope your right.

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seya88 In reply to graemeb [2007-03-11 15:29:28 +0000 UTC]

Let us know!

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graemeb In reply to seya88 [2007-03-11 21:12:37 +0000 UTC]

I sure will, thanks.

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nuckaidin In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 06:52:39 +0000 UTC]

great work. i can actually relate to tht.

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graemeb In reply to nuckaidin [2007-03-09 07:12:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Nucky.

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VoodooRew In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 06:11:59 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! Interesting idea.

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graemeb In reply to VoodooRew [2007-03-09 06:34:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate.

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R4gd011 In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 05:39:37 +0000 UTC]

OMGZ
this is sooo perfect! o .o

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graemeb In reply to R4gd011 [2007-03-09 05:53:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks R4, somehow I think you could write the background for my painting a bit differant.

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NatalieLizzie In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 05:01:23 +0000 UTC]

this is a perfect reflection of the teenaged girl...I should know, I am one.


I hope you win!!

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graemeb In reply to NatalieLizzie [2007-03-09 05:49:01 +0000 UTC]

I've got the feeling I've got it right, thanks Angel.

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NatalieLizzie In reply to graemeb [2007-03-10 03:11:57 +0000 UTC]

me too

you are very welcome

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megarathewarrior In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 04:18:30 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing. You're extremely talented.

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graemeb In reply to megarathewarrior [2007-03-10 05:39:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Meg

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megarathewarrior In reply to graemeb [2007-03-11 02:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Welcome.

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firestar3590 In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 03:47:33 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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graemeb In reply to firestar3590 [2007-03-10 05:39:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks she wrote a good story ah.

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tartkiller In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 03:01:44 +0000 UTC]

:] brilliant

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graemeb In reply to tartkiller [2007-03-10 05:40:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, love the name.

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Celestial-SeraphiMan In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 02:57:15 +0000 UTC]

Very good!

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graemeb In reply to Celestial-SeraphiMan [2007-03-09 05:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Brian, I think I'm a servant of paint.

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izolas In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 02:42:37 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing idea and wonderfully portrayed.

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graemeb In reply to izolas [2007-03-09 22:24:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Izolas

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circe-alida In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 02:32:14 +0000 UTC]

i luv this whole thing! the girl is so realistic...her expression perfect...and i rly like the words u put behind her....from anyplace in particular? wonderin if u have a copy of the words te read... hyway, this is a gorgeous piece

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graemeb In reply to circe-alida [2007-03-09 05:45:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the rap I will have to work on the words there not in the computer, I will see what I can do.
It was the hardest thing to do because I'm an ex signwriter I wanted to do them neat and tidy but I knew they had to be as they are.

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circe-alida In reply to graemeb [2007-03-10 23:50:38 +0000 UTC]

o...they are still neat, just styalised, no?

well...w/e.....i like it

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periwinklepinwheel In reply to ??? [2007-03-09 02:27:51 +0000 UTC]

Amazing portrayal of emotions, in her face and how her hands are playing with the end of her skirt! She looks defiant and scared and tense all at the same time! The use of words in the background is great too.

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graemeb In reply to periwinklepinwheel [2007-03-09 03:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Amazing how a painting can be read so accurately by an obsurver who knows very little of what the artist tried to portray. It humbles me to hear all these comments and accolades that prove so convincingly that I got it right.
I have always felt I achived what I set out to do and liked the painting but an artist always feels they can do better at least in some areas of the work. Because it all happens so slowley you never get that impact that a first time viewer gets and therefore is never satisfied with their own work.
Mind you Amy is a great subject and good actor as well. lol. and she dose do modeling for a big agency in Sydney
Lets hope the judges see what we have.

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periwinklepinwheel In reply to graemeb [2007-03-09 22:48:30 +0000 UTC]

I think you're definitely right about the artist always seeing a flaw. I know I generally do in my work. I think it's because you know everything that went into it and what you could have done differently. It's like listening to a piece of music you've never heard before: you won't notice small mistakes because you don't know how it is supposed to sound. Anyway, nice work!

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