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SRaffa In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 17:37:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man; back atcha!

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rapidograph In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 05:52:21 +0000 UTC]

... as an outside observer I come into this not knowing the backstory or if it really needs one for me... based on the colors and textures that you have provided, this painting draws me in and offers me that there is truth in one succinct message: love will overcome fear...

... and suddenly everything else makes sense...

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SRaffa In reply to rapidograph [2009-12-29 05:58:25 +0000 UTC]

Definitive comment on the piece; thank you, sir!

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Rubius In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 03:47:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god this is insanely beautiful.. The color scheme reminds me so much of =notmystyle 's work, and also of winter
this is the perfect end of december painting to look at.. the way you painted the sky looks incredible, and looking at Darragh makes me smile

I can't even get over the colors.. ;____; This is just so awesome

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 03:50:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, pal! I went back and forth about submitting it late last night, but finally just figured nobody's gonna get their inbox cleared out for another week, and this was my last painting of 09, so time's up...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 04:26:53 +0000 UTC]

I'm so happy you did.. those two are such an unexpectedly perfect combination

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 04:32:18 +0000 UTC]

No one else has mentioned that, but that's what I think, too-- there's such a Starsky and Hutch yin and yang to these two...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 04:48:18 +0000 UTC]

Exactly!
what kind of wings does Darragh have?

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 04:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Some kinda transparent insect deal...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 05:00:14 +0000 UTC]

that's what I was thinking, like a firefly for some reason

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 05:02:10 +0000 UTC]

Which reminds me, you totally have to start watching Firefly now!!!

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 05:07:06 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do!! I just gotta figure out the easiest way

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 05:13:55 +0000 UTC]

You're going to love it so much... One season only, and then the theatrical release, "Serenity"...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 06:11:10 +0000 UTC]

I'll report back to you.. one season is a good length right now just cause ill probably be sneaking in times to watch it

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 06:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Satisfaction absoLUTEly guaranteed-- in fact, you're going to be PISSED at me that I didn't talk you into it sooner...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 06:35:21 +0000 UTC]

I can't wait!

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 06:43:00 +0000 UTC]

God, me neither-- you might prefer it to LOST...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 06:44:14 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHIT!!

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 06:46:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm sayin...

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 11:13:53 +0000 UTC]

je t'aime

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-29 17:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Mais oui

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Rubius In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-31 02:00:37 +0000 UTC]

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SRaffa In reply to Rubius [2009-12-31 05:35:23 +0000 UTC]

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Chichiro In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 02:19:31 +0000 UTC]

My goodness, your photorealism is as surreal as this image. That girl on the bike is amazingly shaded--and that bike!

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SRaffa In reply to Chichiro [2009-12-29 03:12:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, pal!

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joeyv7 In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 00:56:00 +0000 UTC]

I get to see new work from you!! I don't know these lucky deviants, but I love Be Xi's sort of spirit guide Darragh and the surreal world you created for them . . . beautifully done, Sam. Awesome color choices, too

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SRaffa In reply to joeyv7 [2009-12-29 01:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Yah, the Beatles! Thanks, Cathy, very much!

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JurgenDoe In reply to ??? [2009-12-29 00:18:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm speechless Sam .. dunno what to say ... this is marvelous, stunning, outstanding, beautiful, adorable, excellent, magical and fantastic

If I forgot something ... well it's because I'm out of words

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SRaffa In reply to JurgenDoe [2009-12-29 00:19:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks pal, that means a lot to me!

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JurgenDoe In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 00:20:58 +0000 UTC]

It should

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SRaffa In reply to JurgenDoe [2009-12-29 00:25:32 +0000 UTC]

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JurgenDoe In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 00:29:06 +0000 UTC]

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laurart In reply to ??? [2009-12-28 23:14:08 +0000 UTC]

I love how you did *MerelyMarquis , the tiny legs and wings make it adorable
I just wish there was a bit more of space above their heads, but that's all. Excelllent work

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SRaffa In reply to laurart [2009-12-28 23:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, pal!
I agree about the need for more headspace-- this is the nearest I've ever come to the edge of the actual masonite-- it was just one of those things...

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laurart In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-28 23:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh I know, I've lost track of all the times I've come closer to finish a painting and it's then when I see the figures are practically coming out of the frame. It's the typical "oh shit" moment

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SRaffa In reply to laurart [2009-12-29 00:17:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm always so much better off if I just tape off at least an inch worth of border to begin with, but this piece broke more than one of my usual rules...

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laurart In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 00:19:53 +0000 UTC]

You rebelled against yourself

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SRaffa In reply to laurart [2009-12-29 00:25:21 +0000 UTC]

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laurart In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 00:31:17 +0000 UTC]

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SRaffa In reply to laurart [2009-12-29 00:59:11 +0000 UTC]

Have you gotten to play around with any of Ampersand's art boards? [link] I like 'em a lot, but I think my next painting might be back to canvas...

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laurart In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 01:16:27 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen that brand here, but I do use MDF boards a lot. They're quite cheap compared to canvas and I like how the material flows in it

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SRaffa In reply to laurart [2009-12-29 03:14:17 +0000 UTC]

I really do love Ampersand's Claybord® a lot-- it might be interesting to see how gouache sits on it...

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Nenesta In reply to ??? [2009-12-28 22:20:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh I absolutely love the soft glow emanating from Darragh's face which is diffidently lighting the scene

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SRaffa In reply to Nenesta [2009-12-28 23:50:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Irene; Darragh's a surprisingly illuminative fellow...

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Nenesta In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-29 19:58:33 +0000 UTC]

I don't know him too well, personally. But from all I've been told I can agree with you

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SRaffa In reply to Nenesta [2009-12-29 20:19:14 +0000 UTC]

^____________^

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Snow-Owl In reply to ??? [2009-12-28 19:40:54 +0000 UTC]

Their faces are so alive and joyful that I just kept looking from one to another for quite some time. And then there go these magical surroundings. I can somehow see the road stretching far away behind the girl, with these whirling vinyls, playing different kinds of music on each of them. Fantastic work, as always!

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SRaffa In reply to Snow-Owl [2009-12-28 19:45:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your comprehensive gaze, Simona; I hope the holidays are being kind to you!

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Snow-Owl In reply to SRaffa [2009-12-28 20:00:46 +0000 UTC]

Aw you're most welcome, Sam. You always manage to unleash viewer's imagination, so there sure is even much more to see in this beautiful painting. The holidays are really sweet, thanks. Hope yours are also lovely!

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SRaffa In reply to Snow-Owl [2009-12-28 20:03:06 +0000 UTC]

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