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Published: 2008-01-10 06:34:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 7002; Favourites: 154; Downloads: 100
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Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 30"Status: Available
Oh, boy, do I know Kamloops in winter. Also in summer, fall, and spring, but winter seems to be the longest-lasting season.
This one is based on Northlock's lovely photo . I exaggerated a LOT as you can tell, fluorescently so. I wanted to go way over the edge with color and contrast it with the smooth, cold slopes. It reminds me of the Kamloops of my childhood, when the winters were snowier and more Wonderlandy. Or possibly the late 80s, when things in general were just a lot more neon.
You know what I'm talking about, right? Good heavens, was I the only one who accessorized an army green jumpsuit with a neon pink headband back then? *facepalm*
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Comments: 83
cogwurx [2008-01-10 16:10:29 +0000 UTC]
Way to energize a cold scene. I like the added warmth.
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Laurazee In reply to cogwurx [2008-01-13 23:47:13 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! It was a lot of fun to do.
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phootyraskel In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 15:46:23 +0000 UTC]
the purple color in the river and sky made my day: )ty
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Laurazee In reply to phootyraskel [2008-01-13 23:46:31 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I did indeed enjoy experimenting with this color scheme.
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Laurazee In reply to DandyJim [2008-01-14 00:04:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Damned bright, isn't it? But I appreciate the "wow".
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madbaumer37 In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 15:20:19 +0000 UTC]
i adore how you interpreted that photo.
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Laurazee In reply to madbaumer37 [2008-01-14 00:03:56 +0000 UTC]
Bless you! I enjoyed interpreting it as well.
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ForgetfulRainn In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 15:14:02 +0000 UTC]
How I love your paintings! Seriously, it's VERY rare for me to just "love" a painting. But I feel it with almost everyone of your paintings, and since I'm a sucker for blue tones, this one is very efficient in the LOVE department.
As soon as I start getting some serious income, I'm buying tons of paintings from you!
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Laurazee In reply to ForgetfulRainn [2008-01-13 23:52:13 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Nick! You must know that I fervently hope for a great deal of wealth to come to you in short order, then! Perhaps you will build a media empire.
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bradbrains [2008-01-10 15:00:12 +0000 UTC]
Brrrr...I remember those cold, winter days and don't miss them at all. This is excellent; kind of has a group of seven feel.
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Laurazee In reply to bradbrains [2008-01-13 23:50:55 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much - especially since you are familiar with the landscape! The Group of 7 comparison is a real compliment.
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simplelines In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 13:45:40 +0000 UTC]
Very cool.Love the bold vibrant colors.Awesome painting
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Laurazee In reply to simplelines [2008-01-12 19:00:50 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much. I like your winter scenes as well. Snow is fun to paint!
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simplelines In reply to Laurazee [2008-01-12 19:59:33 +0000 UTC]
So very welcome.I love painting snow.I'm always amazed at all the colors reflected in it.
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KeswickPinhead In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 12:56:38 +0000 UTC]
Frankie sez RELAX, shoulder pads bigger than your head, BIG HAIR!
It feels like Christmas morning, every time one of your pictures is posted,
I can't wait to open my next gift. Mucho HUZZAHS!
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Laurazee In reply to KeswickPinhead [2008-01-12 18:56:25 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I am flattered (and clearly you know your 80s fashion).
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KeswickPinhead In reply to Laurazee [2008-01-12 20:28:44 +0000 UTC]
Didn't you kill, Didn't you kill, Didn't you kill my brother?
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Laurazee In reply to VivalaVida [2008-01-12 18:55:25 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Claudia. It is indeed very bright, but I can't imagine who would have the decorating scheme to want to hang it!
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Little-miss-sponge In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 10:34:37 +0000 UTC]
I love this one The bright colours are beautiful and the style makes it very interesting.
Haha neon is still good, in small dosages
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Laurazee In reply to Little-miss-sponge [2008-01-12 18:50:31 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! You're right - small does of neon are okay (like maybe, um, earrings?) Ah, there's no way I'd go near it the way I used to, fashion-wise.
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j0rosa [2008-01-10 08:19:03 +0000 UTC]
i like the bold vivid colours of this
and i do understand your choice of fashion for i wear my girls, more cool looking
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Laurazee In reply to j0rosa [2008-01-12 18:48:26 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! That fashion combination was an 80s phenomenon... perhaps it was a Kamloops thing? I look back and cringe at some of the things I wore.
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j0rosa In reply to Laurazee [2008-01-12 22:16:46 +0000 UTC]
yup, and even my girls are laughing when they see my old fashion i wore then
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