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This one was really a lot harder than I expected. (Original Post)
GPV
Aug 2023
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bif
(25,882 posts)1. That looks pretty challenging
You certainly pulled it off! Nicely done!
GPV
(73,301 posts)3. Thank you! I had some trouble cutting around the shapes. Dark backgrounds are tricky!
Bayard
(25,951 posts)7. Try painting the background first
Then paint your subjects on top.
GPV
(73,301 posts)8. If it wasn't watercolor, I'd try that. :)
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)2. Perspective and shadows can be killers, but nicely done here.
GPV
(73,301 posts)4. Thanks! The pattern was tricky. I find it hard to show form.
Diamond_Dog
(37,598 posts)5. Very elegant!
GPV
(73,301 posts)9. Thank you!
samnsara
(18,571 posts)6. that would make a beautiful design on a scarf!!
GPV
(73,301 posts)10. What a lovely compliment!
Ocelot II
(125,905 posts)11. It definitely would. It's so silky-looking!
LiberalLoner
(11,454 posts)12. Well done on an EXTREMELY challenging subject!
👏👏👏👏
Its so tempting to stick with the easy subjects, but the artists who achieve great heights tackle tough subjects just as you are here!
GPV
(73,301 posts)13. Thank you. Perspective gives me a challenge. My ellipses all want to stand straight up. Lol