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Here we go again.
18"x24" oil on high quality artist paper mounted on foam core.This is probably the most out there painting I've done at this size. About 140 hrs.
There's so much in this, has all good turns(views from any position), hundreds of characters.
View, if you can, well away from your moniter. I don't expect more then 20/30% to be seen, but such is posting on the net. Hope you like it. Enjoy.
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I'll try. Thank you for the comment.
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Wow! This is gorgeous! 
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thank you very much. I've never thought about using Sharpies for the paintings in my gallery, but you've inspired me to create some work with them.
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You're very welcome! My pleasure.
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Do you think Sharpie works would sell. You know the art world and what they feel about certain art mediums. You know you could spray these with a finish like semi-gloss,gloss. Non yellowing of course. I wonder how they'd work on a smooth canvas? Would the tip go bad real fast? I don't know
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Yes, I think they would. I just haven't found a solid way to get my name and art out there. My schedule is so hectic and that doesn't help. I don't think the art world has an issue with certain mediums, I think it's all about the niche you present it to and the economy is pretty crappy for artists right now. My work is done on plain paper, so I can't really seal it. I've seen artists use Sharpies on Bristol board and types of canvas in mixed media pieces. If you know how to use a Sharpie well, you can make them last a long time and I don't ever have an issue with the tips.
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great comment and good to know. Have you ever worked with Prismcolor artist markers. They have one thin point on one end and a larger one on the other. I don't think they bleed through paper or bleed out with lines as Sharpie's do, however, I like the rich and assorted colors and will get bsome this week. Prismcolor also has many colors, I think more then Sharpie Alot more
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I had to use Prismas in college and never did care for them. They don't bleed as much, but the bleed of a Sharpie is how I achieve a lot of my shading strokes. I use it to my advantage. I prefer the convenience of them, and the colors are strong and bold....like my personality, lol. I have Sharpies in almost every color made and a lot of specialty and metallic ones as well. They suit me perfectly
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you sold me.
I don't know if it's poster board or something else, but if Sharpies sink into this it would be a gloss finish. I want to try that.
PS There are a few finishes that are made for paper. I would emagine a heavy stock like Bristol would be fine with the finishes they sell for paper. Just have to make sure they're non yellowing. Some companies claim it but only a small few actaually are non yellowing.
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lol, good...I guess.
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yes, I know what you mean about the yellowing. 10hrs? What about the ones you put way more then that. Imagine how I'd feel with the 20 to 100hr. pieces I've done. Between just looking at them and painting.
My art is unique as is yours. I'm going to get to your gallery and I'll tell you what I think, honest.
I've never asked for anyones age before, but if you don't mind how old are you? Why? Because it tells me where your heads at and the art you create + how long are you painting and the creative mind is different as you get older.
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Longest I ever spent on a piece was about 3 months, but that was many years ago. I've stopped doing graphite work and painting, so my work never takes that long anymore. My life is too hectic for that and plus I don't get enjoyment out of those mediums like I do when I draw with Sharpies.
Honesty is fine by me, I encourage it. Bc at the end of the day if someone likes it fine, if they don't, fine. It's my work and a I like it no matter what someone else says about it. As for my age, I will be 31 in April. I do agree that what I draw now and what I drew when I was younger are much different. Since we're on the topic of age, how old are you?
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A very young 59. By that I mean no one takes me for my age. Most people think I'm in my forties, I'll take it
and have the personality of a 30 something person, but the wisdom of being around till now and growing up in the 60ies.lol I think you're a great age for a woman.
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lol, no one thinks I'm 30 either. Neither of us come off as the age we are.
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anytime. Seems to be true, the expression the new 30 is 50. When I was growing up it seemed that when you hit 30 you were not to be trusted adult. Now it's 50. We just seem younger then our parents were when they were the same age. Know what I mean?
Oh yes, you can pass for eary twenties easily
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Yes, I def know what you mean. My mom is tons of fun and she is going to be 52. Def doesn't act her age, lol.
Aww, thank you! Too kind.
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so then you know. The younger people that know me call me the young older guy
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Yes, I def do. lol Young older guy suits you very well.
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ah yes, but how do you know. I don't even have a pic of myself, or maybe you can tell by the way I comment, write
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No picture needed, lol. I can just tell by your manner of speaking.
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This is absolutely stunning, it's so intricate.
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it was a tough one. Thanks
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I imagine it was! But I'm sure all the hard work was worth it, because the end result is AMAZING!
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thanks. You're right about the being worth it. I work very hard on every piece I do. I can honestly say there hasn't been an easy one out of anything I've posted.
Does it surprise you to learn that the morphs were as time consuming and hard to do as much as the conventional paintings?
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It doesn't surprise me actually, because all of your paintings are so very intricate, it must have been difficult to get the morphs just right. They're all amazing though, so it definitely works
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you got it. It's very frustrating getting the morphs just right because of the computer. Intense detail.
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I've had a go at playing around with some of my paintings on the computer, and you're right, it's a lot harder than people think, and very time consuming! It's difficult to get it just right, without overdoing it.
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you hit the nail on the head. It demands perfection to get exactly what you want from shading to form.
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hi!i have featured your work in my journal,hope it's ok with you!
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ok with me? Thank you, I appreciate that. Will have to take a look.
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thank you very much
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wow this is fantastic! the details are really awesome!
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Thank you It is probably one my wildest. Would take time to really get into that one, but then again, many of them take time.
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Hmm so gallery showing in Southern California? *pokes* :]
I can't decide which one I like best out of the three I favorited. I love them all.
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thank you.
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me!? you lost me. lol Sorry I don't know what you mean.
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Haha, I was suggesting you have a gallery showing in Southern California so I could come view your art.
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ohhhh 
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my eyes can not stop on one place...they runing arround like crazy...
its briliant piece!
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I happen to love this one. It's so rich, has so much unusual and nice things in it. It's the whole composition of it. Thank you for the nice comment 
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i have seen all your pieces in your gallery already. but did not write comments on all.
so yes, i have seen this one already!
what can i say...all of them are interesting. every piece got something spessial. and every one is different from the others...but all are the same style.
you are welcome stephan
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wow so much time on one thing :3 you are so patient
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well, it's a must have trait to do the art I do. I simply couldn't do them otherwise. Tile work for 20 years taught me patience well as well as other things in my life over the years.
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