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lynnm1947 posted 10/9/2013 10:26 AM
...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.)
[This message edited by lynnm1947 at 10:28 AM, October 9th (Wednesday)]
Deeply Scared posted 10/9/2013 10:36 AM
I love it!! And I especially love the colors 
lynnm1947 posted 10/9/2013 10:42 AM
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!
abbycadabby posted 10/9/2013 10:53 AM
Beautiful!
Deeply Scared posted 10/9/2013 11:11 AM
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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lynnm1947 posted 10/9/2013 11:13 AM
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!
Lucky2HaveMe posted 10/9/2013 14:09 PM
I like that the bird doesn't pop out too much. Gives the painting a softer feel
lynnm1947 posted 10/9/2013 15:00 PM
Thank you all for your input.
Lucky2, maybe it's a shy bird seeking camouflage?