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Published: 2008-08-25 21:21:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 1738; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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Description Today's work, watercolour 9" by 12", commissioned. I think it turned out pretty well.

I don't usually work on Mondays, but today was one of those days where if I didn't paint, I think I'd have gone nuts.
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Comments: 70

theancientofdays In reply to ??? [2009-03-04 10:47:33 +0000 UTC]

Great to hear from you again!
Thanks very much - this young lady has brought me a lot of business.

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Starskysea [2008-09-19 01:43:41 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous.

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theancientofdays In reply to Starskysea [2008-09-19 10:58:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! ^_^

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Life-In-Bloom [2008-09-09 14:11:48 +0000 UTC]

awww shes very cute the paintings lovely too xx

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theancientofdays In reply to Life-In-Bloom [2008-09-10 09:23:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I got a note from the recipient of this one this morning, and she seemed really pleased. It was particularly nice to hear from her since she's studied art - it's always nice to get compliments from artists.

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Life-In-Bloom In reply to theancientofdays [2008-09-10 13:23:52 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome xx

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Razkall [2008-09-02 14:12:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm usually not too fond of kids, but the expressions you have given her is amazing!

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theancientofdays In reply to Razkall [2008-09-03 21:56:19 +0000 UTC]

I actually enjoy painting kids - they're easier than adults. I really appreciate the kind comment. Apparently, this one was a big hit with the family who ordered it - they told me to expect more work shortly.

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LouiseOdier [2008-09-01 09:13:24 +0000 UTC]

Featured in my journal -> [link]

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theancientofdays In reply to LouiseOdier [2008-09-01 10:35:30 +0000 UTC]

I just noticed! Thank you so much!

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LouiseOdier In reply to theancientofdays [2008-09-01 10:36:34 +0000 UTC]

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prettypixie4949 [2008-08-27 19:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Aw! So adorable!

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theancientofdays In reply to prettypixie4949 [2008-08-31 10:37:31 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks very much! I got a call from the people who commissioned this yesterday, and they had showed it to all their relatives. Apparently, I'll be busy for a while - the husband told me to expect orders for eight more!

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milbisous [2008-08-27 02:32:14 +0000 UTC]

She's cute blondie with blue eyes. Her hair is nicely done and so is her jumper. Actually, everything is done well

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theancientofdays In reply to milbisous [2008-08-31 10:40:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I was so pleasantly surprised by the hair because blonde hair is not exactly my strength. I got a call from the people who ordered this one, and they told me to expect a lot of business from their relatives.

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milbisous In reply to theancientofdays [2008-09-01 14:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Good to hear your business is expanding through words of mouth

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dragonC [2008-08-26 19:27:23 +0000 UTC]

wow I love it!!! You always amaze me with your talent

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theancientofdays In reply to dragonC [2008-08-27 10:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ^_^ The people who ordered it seemed really pleased - I think I'm going to miss having it around.

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simplelines [2008-08-26 18:02:29 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous eyes and skintone.Awesome color tones in the hair.A real sweetheart.Looks amazing!

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theancientofdays In reply to simplelines [2008-08-27 10:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I was concerned about the hair because blondes are usually pretty difficult for me, but I was pleasantly surprised by this one.

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simplelines In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-27 12:21:20 +0000 UTC]

You're so very welcome It looks very realistic with the color tones you used and the lighting.Awesome!

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misschaudhry [2008-08-26 11:58:49 +0000 UTC]

O lovely cute baby

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theancientofdays In reply to misschaudhry [2008-08-27 10:00:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! ^_^

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j0rosa [2008-08-26 10:03:20 +0000 UTC]

... and that's a better feeling, cute, lovely piece

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theancientofdays In reply to j0rosa [2008-08-26 10:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I think the lady who ordered it will be happy with it. She is one of those great people who said, "Take your time", and that often makes a lot of difference because I can paint when I'm really in the moodto paint. ^_^

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j0rosa In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-26 10:22:45 +0000 UTC]

... opposite effect, ay

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x-bekie-x [2008-08-26 09:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Aw! She's so pretty! I love her hair

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theancientofdays In reply to x-bekie-x [2008-08-26 10:15:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I was dreading working on the hair because blonde hair is usually pretty difficult for me. But I tried not to get too carried away with it and just kind of suggest light and shadow here and there.

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x-bekie-x In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-26 10:21:45 +0000 UTC]

well it worked and your welcome

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LouiseOdier [2008-08-26 08:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Great work, Chris. I love how the look comes out. LOL

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theancientofdays In reply to LouiseOdier [2008-08-26 10:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! It was a fun portrait to paint - cute kids always are.

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martoo1973 [2008-08-26 05:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Aww pretty picture

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theancientofdays In reply to martoo1973 [2008-08-26 10:12:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Kids are really pretty easy to paint, as far as portraits go - they're not all wrinkly like me.

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Malm [2008-08-26 03:52:12 +0000 UTC]

awwww, cute. and i like her eyes. its very captivating. no kidding because of how u colour her eyes. it really stand out from the rest of the features of her face. as usual, u did a good job as always KEEP IT UP!! ^_^

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theancientofdays In reply to Malm [2008-08-26 10:11:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! The eyes on this one were a little harder than usual - it's an odd colour, so I had a lot of mixing to do to get that "sparkly" look. I always start with the eyes - if I mess them up, then I haven't done too much and can just start over.

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Malm In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-27 14:52:13 +0000 UTC]

well, if i were to start over, I tink i will go nuts. Well dats just me haha. anyways, ur most welcome love the eyes!!!!!

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ultimatedogluva528 [2008-08-26 01:43:09 +0000 UTC]

Aww! This is so beautiful and realistic! I love the eyes! Great job, as always!!

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theancientofdays In reply to ultimatedogluva528 [2008-08-26 10:08:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I usually start with the eyes because I figure if I don't get them right, I can just start over.

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Tonaho [2008-08-25 23:03:31 +0000 UTC]

this is a really good painting ,i have a problem painting with watercolours
so i think this is a great piece
You did an excellent job especially with the hair
this is one of the great paintings here on Da..
I think people should really start appreciating good art and stop faving stupid stuff
anyway i just wanted to say that i really respect your work
thanks..
Nada

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theancientofdays In reply to Tonaho [2008-08-26 00:35:32 +0000 UTC]

That's the nicest thing anyone's said to me in a long time - thank you so much!

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Tonaho In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-26 11:02:08 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^^ you deserve it

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Martywolf92 [2008-08-25 22:45:59 +0000 UTC]

awwwww.. so innocent. Nice work.

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theancientofdays In reply to Martywolf92 [2008-08-26 00:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I love it when people commission kid portraits - I always find them a little easier than grown-ups, and kids have that "cute" thing going on.

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Martywolf92 In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-26 04:19:33 +0000 UTC]

Anytime. My friend says that he wishes he had your talent.
They look great no matter what you do.

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theancientofdays In reply to Martywolf92 [2008-08-26 10:05:17 +0000 UTC]

^_^

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Jose-Garel-Alvoeiro [2008-08-25 22:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Very good work my friend!

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theancientofdays In reply to Jose-Garel-Alvoeiro [2008-08-26 00:52:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I was dreading the hair on this one because I'm not very good at blonde hair, but I think it turned out okay. This time.

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Jose-Garel-Alvoeiro In reply to theancientofdays [2008-08-29 01:15:56 +0000 UTC]

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BaLiNa [2008-08-25 21:56:30 +0000 UTC]

she is so beautiful! Can i ask you something? Is this your job - to paint or you paint for fun? I'm just curious

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theancientofdays In reply to BaLiNa [2008-08-26 00:51:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I was so happy when a lady brought me the photo to paint; there's just something about a cute kid. ^_^
Yep, this is what I do all day every day; I own a working gallery where I display my work and feature other artists. I'm set up for painting, pottery, stained glass, silkscreen, fabric work...you name it! Most of my work is commissioned, but I do a lot of work for fun, and that's usually what gets framed and goes on the walls. I think there are a few shots of my gallery in the Scraps.

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