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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 4:26 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
...that it wanted to talk to SI folks to get their expert opinions. He is my first experiment with modelling paste. Up to now, I have made texture with impasto (thick) paint. Birdie is 8" x 8" acrylic over modelling paste on paper. Although the photo makes the painting darker than it really is, I still think I have to tone down the background so birdie stands out better. What do you wise SI people think?
(This is just a practice piece. The photo also makes the gold on the top feathers look funny.)
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 4:36 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
I love it!! And I especially love the colors 
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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 4:42 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
DS, my home life is a kindergarten! I play with paints and modelling paste and silly stuff and before you know it, three hours have flown by. It's the BEST therapy--though probably not the cheapest! 
Do you think I should outline his eye? I have a problem knowing when to stop and leave something alone!
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
abbycadabby ( member #27428) posted at 4:53 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 5:11 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Personally, I would leave his eyes alone...I think if you do too much it will take away or be distracting from the beauty of it
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"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 5:13 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
That was my thought, too. I think it would look too stark. My grandchildren will probably end up with this piece. They often try to claim stuff!
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
Lucky2HaveMe ( member #13333) posted at 8:09 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
I like that the bird doesn't pop out too much. Gives the painting a softer feel
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lynnm1947 (original poster member #15300) posted at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Thank you all for your input.
Lucky2, maybe it's a shy bird seeking camouflage?
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
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