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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.For the beach scene posted yesterday, I used dark saturated color in contrast with a few intense lights. So I tried the same approach here. I think I like it...at least at the present time.
This is oil on a 5x7 gessoed hardboard. I first primed the support with black gesso...it makes the color zing right from the first stroke.
The blues aren't quite so overwhelming IRL. They refused to adjust properly.
This painting was done for the WDE at Wet Canvas. The images were graciously supplied by Valri.
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psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Dean...you are beginning to astound me. Marvelous work. And, I meant to comment before, I admire and appreciate your scripture on each post. Those of us with faith that's strong should let it shine. You do.
ReplyDeleteOh, and Dean..I try to make it a point not to leave a link on anyone's comments, but I don't have your E-Mail, so you can delete this if you wish. But I am brokenhearted by news from my friends in Australia. Check out www.brunosart.com and drop me an E-Mail Jpolderndirt2@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi James...Thanks for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteThe scriptures are a help to me and I hope they reach out to others as well.
Regarding Bruno...thanks for bringing it to my attention. That is such a tragic loss. But I do like his "don't give up attitude".
I think you have a gift for being exceptional when it comes to painting God's creatures great and small.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to say...thank you, Sheila!
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your portrayals of furry friends.
Dean.. I LOVE the pelicans.. and the beach scene as well!! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Sally!
ReplyDeleteAnother very beautiful painting, Dean! It has a wonderful tranquil mood to it.
ReplyDeleteHi Dean, as I said on the WDE I just love this. Amazing what you have done with the black gesso. Your colors just sing.
ReplyDeleteHi, Edward...Thanks. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteHello, Judy...Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. Yes, I like painting over black gesso.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your painting of the beach gallery. I saw it on your blog but not at WDE yet.
Another winner Dean. It is great how many paintings you complete each week and the quality of them are impressive.
ReplyDeleteDean H. I can see why you have a special interest in animals.."Great Stuff".
ReplyDeleteLove the brushwork in your pieces, Dean.
Glad that you found me. : )
Take care.
Thanks for stopping in< Frank. I've been an admirer of your plein air work for the last couple of years.
ReplyDeleteToo bad your comment didn't include a link back to your URL.
These are nice Dean.
ReplyDeleteTHe lights against dark tones make your paintings sparkle.
Just lovely.
Regards
Those are the most beautiful, luminous pelicans I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful, Dean.
Dean, these pelicans are great. One of my favorite birds and you did a bang up job painting them.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara! Thanks. I really feel the need to actually do 'a painting a day'. It's been a while since I've done that.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trevor...That's what I was going for...glad you picked up on it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patrice! I appreciate such a glowing comment!
ReplyDeleteHi, Vern! Thank you for saying so...much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI like the effect you are getting using the black gesso. Love the light on the Pelicans neck. As you said it pops.
ReplyDeleteI love the pelicans Dean - the color and lighting are great.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Holly. I think the black gesso works great. But at other times I prefer to tone the surface with an acrylic midtone...usually a red-brown.
ReplyDeleteThank you for saying so, Karen.
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