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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Countryside All Finished

Here is the Italian countryside all finished. I think I got tired or frustrated toward the bottom because it seemed so monotonous but then I decided to add some fluorescent red paint to give it an extra punch. I never use that paint so I was glad I could use it. It really is very bright. I think it is finished. I will probably tweek it maybe after I look at it for a few days. This is big for me (12x24) as I said yesterday I really want to try and paint bigger. I think I am warmed up for my oil painting class today painting with a pallet knife.




15 comments:

  1. Lesley EdmondsJune 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    i love that red it just pops!
    x

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  2. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJune 18, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Really colorful and fun, Martha! I too like the red. Hope you enjoy your new palette knife painting class! xo Kath

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  3. Julie BagamaryJune 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Another beauty Matha - wow!

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  4. MaryJune 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    i love the finished piece.

    can't wait to hear about your experience with oil paints.

    xxoo

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  5. Janie HusbandJune 18, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    i think the cactus and road like the size of this piece , martha..... it turned out perfect....beautiful colors..

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  6. Cori Lynn BergJune 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I'm so glad you pulled out that red!

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  7. NancyJune 18, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Martha, this is so cool.....just love all the color and you were right, the red just sets it off......

    I hope you had fun with your class...

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  8. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    The red was a great way to draw the eye in and up. Good choice!

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  9. MechelleJune 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Martha the painting turned out really well!!

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  10. Melanie Statnick June 18, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    beautiful work. One of a kind. I have'nt seen something like this is a while. Id like to invite you to visit my blog a follow. Thank you for sharing your work

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  11. Sleepyhead Designs StudioJune 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    love the finished piece-love the technique!

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  12. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    This is just stunning! Maybe it's because I'm Italian or something, but it just makes my heart leap and flutter!
    Gorgeous stippling..and I loved seeing the progression! I've been meaning to paint on a couple of the stockpiled canvases I have here, laying in wait...but just haven't been inspired .... Perhaps you have given me some inspirational food for thought!

    Thanks again, dear Martha!


    Ciao Bella!


    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  13. PennybJune 21, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Very van Gogh! Stunning...all the colours work so well together...they all make each other look better!

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  14. Shabby Cottage StudioJune 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Tired or not I love this piece Martha! WOnderful job, great color palette!
    xo
    g

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  15. Kerr PeltoJune 24, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    wow! big works for you! love this.

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