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Against the Tide: WIPS

18/03/2011

WIPS-Against the Tide I

WIPS-Against the Tide I

A sneak peak of a couple of the 10×10 canvas pieces I am working on for my show in June. I have others in various states of progress, and will snap in couple of weeks when they are further on. The theme, needless to say is the sea. Oh, and regarding the painting below. Luke thinks I should leave it as it is, I think I should at least outline the outer bands in black like the wave. Thoughts?


WIPS-Against the Tide II

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  1. Lauren Zorn, aka laurengary says

    18/03/2011 at 5:11 pm

    These are gorgeous !!!! I really like your wave design, when I saw it on Facebook I just had to come over here & comment. This is truly lovely. I love the flowing lines & the different blues are very soothing.The contrasting design/textures add just enough life to it. The crest of your wave makes you want to take shelter under it, helped along with your…and God forgive me for using this overworked term….very Zen-like colors.

    A beautiful work of art hon, one to be proud of.

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    • Lorrie says

      18/03/2011 at 7:54 pm

      Lauren, this is truly fabulous feedback, thank you so much. I do however, now need your help. I am in a quandry to know how to procede with it. I was going to outline the outer bands in black like the blue wave, and maybe add a little texture inside. However, my hubby thinks I should leave it exactly as it is. I do still think I should add at least the outlines. What do you think?

      And, thank you πŸ™‚
      xx

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  2. TaraFly says

    19/03/2011 at 4:36 am

    Hi Lorrie,

    I hate to agree with your husband… but… I, too, like the radiating bands just as they are. I think painting black lines would lessen the dramatic effect of the center wave.
    You could continue adding texture to the outer curls of the wave, though…

    But ultimately, it’s your call of course. πŸ™‚

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    • Lorrie says

      19/03/2011 at 8:45 pm

      Very conflicted. Though I quite like the simplicity and dynamic of the radiating bands in contrast to the blue, I also see it as unfinished. I don’t know. I rather like the outer blue left empty though I think..

      *sucks teeth*

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  3. baa says

    19/03/2011 at 9:08 pm

    Wonderful paintings !! I would leave it as it is as well πŸ™‚

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    • Lorrie says

      21/03/2011 at 11:34 am

      Thank you Baa, that does help, and would seem to be the overwhelming consensus, I feel I should bow to the pressure. πŸ™‚

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  4. Gail_M says

    20/03/2011 at 10:48 am

    I love that design. I prefer the outer blue part of the wave outlined, but I feel that adding black lines to the radiating bands would detract from the dramatic affect of the central wave. That’s just my opinion, though, and I’m no artist x

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    • Lorrie says

      21/03/2011 at 11:36 am

      Hi there Gail…
      So, basically…leave it exactly as it is then? That’s the consensus, and I think it best to follow everyones advice, as it’s so heavily weighted in that direction.

      Right then, best get on and varnish it. πŸ™‚
      Cheers hun xx

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  5. maisy says

    21/03/2011 at 8:19 am

    Quite simply, if I had the cash, I would want to buy them both. Gorgeous design, gorgeous colours, gorgeous details. And if you outline those lines in black, I’ll wring your neck!!! NOT having the outlying colours outlined portrays the roll of the wave against its ocean background. Leave well alone – it’s fabulous. xx

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    • Lorrie says

      21/03/2011 at 9:22 am

      Okey dokey…but, should I fill in the outer band of the blue wave do you think? Luke thinks no, Tara thinks yes…I am not sure.

      Thanks for posting peaches
      x

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      • maisy says

        21/03/2011 at 9:53 am

        No; I’d leave well alone and move on.
        It’s perfect and well balanced as it is :))

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  6. maisy says

    21/03/2011 at 8:22 am

    …and no outlining on the circles piece either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Lorrie says

      21/03/2011 at 9:23 am

      Noooo..that will definitely be filled in, as it’s being painted according to a specific theme, and it’s based on a Centric Diatom. You will like it when it’s finished, I promise you. πŸ™‚

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      • maisy says

        21/03/2011 at 9:53 am

        Oh. Well ok then… *waits*

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  7. Rona says

    21/03/2011 at 9:07 am

    I’m with Maisy…leave it! xoxo

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    • Lorrie says

      21/03/2011 at 9:23 am

      Thanks Rona, xx

      Reply

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