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Nesting swans

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Jan 23, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		great job
by: kathy

I am also new to painting and I think you did a fantastic job on your painting. I wouldn't change a thing..... the necks look fine !
The lighting in the picture and the colours in the water create a peaceful atmosphere just right for " nesting"
Keep up the great work.....I look forward to seeing more of your paintings!
Jan 06, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lovely couple!
by: Lana

The water looks real to me. I like the scene and all the details. Great job indeed!
Nov 18, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Closer Attention
by: Dezi

Okay, you pay closer attention, and I'll enjoy the view. The work on this portrait is just beautifully done from the tips of the waves on the water to the blades of grass to the swans themselves. I think you'll be great at watercolor, too!
Nov 18, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Swans
by: Vicki

This is very lovely. I love your highlights on the water. Very realistic.
Nov 18, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		fabulous
by: Linda Prem

Is this your first painting? great part about your work is the water and the lighting. Unbelivable. If you can offer tips on drawing water in the tips part of this website, i would be thankful.
Nov 18, 2007
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by: opal

I need to claify-- new to this kind of painting.I have done decorative painting. You know!! Painting little flowers and snowmen etc. You do learn a lot about shading , highlighting etc. I really wanted to get into landscapes and fine art. I watch every show on tv and buy videos and books. I scour the internet for information. Thats how I found Bob. Its a great informative and well done web site. Like a lot of others I retired in the last couple of years and wanted to do something to broaden my horizons and keep me focused. Painting is the answer. I absolutely love it. Thanks for your many kind comments.
Nov 18, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		First success
by: Anonymous

I've been trying to paint water since I started art lessons last October - without success. This is fantastic! Your first painting! Unbelievable. Well done!
Nov 18, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		well done indeed
by: Anonymous

to say you are a beginer you have done excallant i can not do water can you talk me through it well done irene ann
Nov 17, 2007
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by: Joy in Australia

Hello Opal,

New to painting????? Well this is a fabulous start..... the water is painted superbly and as for the Swans you couldnt get much better.....I applaud you for your work here
Nov 17, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEAUTIFUL
by: LINDA

THE WATER, THE GRASS ARE BEAUTIFUL A WONDERFUL GLIMPSE OF SPRING/SUMMER. THE WIDTH OF THE NECKS LOOK FINE TO ME, IN PROPORTION, IF ANYTHING THE HEAD IS LITTLE LARGE??? I DONT REALLY KNOW FOR SURE. THE RUFFLED FEATHERS MAYBE NOT QUITE RIGHT - BUT HEY AND I REALLY MEAN THIS, IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK. BE PROUD!
Nov 17, 2007
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by: dave.

this is lovely dont bother with watercolour this is far better.
Nov 18, 2007
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starstar 		Good Rendition
by: Anonymous

Your painting is a good & precise rendition from Jerry Yarnell's "School of Fine Art" TV program and book "Creating Light" shown here in Canada.
His step by step instructions are wonderful, and one can learn a lot from him by doing these paintings but perhaps's you should try using his techniques in an original composition.

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