10 March 2009

A change is as good as a rest

I decided to try and do a loose painting in as quick a time as possible and I did this in one sitting in about 3 hours. No touching up later and all brushstrokes left in place - I had to strap my arms to my sides to stop me 'improving' it and making it more like the real thing. It was a good experience and I may continue doing more to try and improve the technique ..... hats off to all those 'one a day' painters!


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11 comments:

  1. These are both really, really beautiful, Paul. Maybe you should paint under this "handicap" more often! :-) (I do love your other more "controlled" work too - so either way works for me.)

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  2. Simply wow. I totally agree with Joanne. These two pieces are as strong as your sharper ones. You have something very unique that goes behond the stylistic approach: soul and a fine taste for colors. You are blessed Paul.

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  3. These are quite brilliant, and keeping your paws off a painting and leaving it breathing space is so difficult to judge. r

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  4. I'm jealous! 3 hours! It's very nicely done, Paul.

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  5. I found you through Neil Hollingsworth's blog. I'm really taken with your little oils! I especially like the one with the Bialetti expresso maker. You're tagged! Please see my blog for details.

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  6. Oh, Paul, your work is breathtaking!

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  7. Hi, Paul!
    I really love your realistic painting. It's amazing!
    Regards from Spain.

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  8. I love your work, and for some reason I am extremely curious about what you would come up with using only a palette knife...hmm...

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  9. Thanks Amy
    In answer to your question ....... I would come up with a mess ;-)

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  10. Hi Paul,
    Love your work and am definitely adding you to my blogroll. These are gorgeous alla prima works...I'm one of those "daily painters" you're talking about. Cheers!

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  11. Excuse my language but what the hell?!

    You did that painting in three hours! Unbelievable!!

    I have to be really honest here. You're work is amazingly photorealistic but I personally love the slightly looser feel shown in the garlic and (red) pepper painting.

    It's just the right amount of realism with a touch of looseness to keep it from being boring.

    I'd LOVE to see more done like this!

    Amazing work as always, Paul!

    -Dean

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