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Up the creek and searching for a paddle. (oil 3ft x 3ft)
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Thanks a lot, Lew, for the very encouraging comments. Try, try and try again is fast becoming my motto. Once I got rid of the clutter it started to take shape, and the waves and swells began to look more realistic. I've just got back from my break in the North East to find the paint nice and dry (to the touch) so the bird will now fly in to claim its place. I must've used a year's supply of paint, linseed oil and white spirit with this one, but hey ho.
Bri
Here's the finished version, which I've now placed in the gallery. Thanks to all for the amazing comments along the way.
Bri
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This is the final revision. I've made a few minor changes and have decide to leave it here for now. Here's a photo to give you the general feel of the scale of it all, and as you can see it's currently taking up a lot of room on our kitchen table. I'll move it once the deep edges have dried. Thanks again to everybody.
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Thank you very much indeed, Lew, Robert and Margaret, for the kind and supportive comments.
Big compliment there, Lew. You could've blown me down with a feather. Much appreciated.
That's exactly right, Robert, a battle it most certainly was but I did learn a hell of a lot. No kidding, and I'm pleased with the outcome.
I'm particularly pleased that I put this in WIP because the feedback, advice and support was just what the doc ordered. It really did help.
I have plans for it, Margaret, but my wife doesn't know yet. I have a big wall in my bedroom that is just screaming for a big painting. I've just got to find a way
to convince Diane. Hang it up and hope for the best is probably my best chance. *lol*
Best to all and thanks again
Bri
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Thank you very much, Sylvia and Marjorie, for dropping in again. Thanks for sticking with it. Appreciated.
Yes, I'm much, much happier with this painting now, Sylvia. My whiskers are twitching. LOL
You were the first to comment, Marjorie, and I still appreciate your suggestion to include more angles. Great advice there.
Best to both
Bri
