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GPV

(73,489 posts) Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:00 AM Aug 2023

This one was really a lot harder than I expected.

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This one was really a lot harder than I expected. (Original Post) GPV Aug 2023 OP

That looks pretty challenging bif Aug 2023 #1

Thank you! I had some trouble cutting around the shapes. Dark backgrounds are tricky! GPV Aug 2023 #3

Try painting the background first Bayard Aug 2023 #7

If it wasn't watercolor, I'd try that. :) GPV Aug 2023 #8

Perspective and shadows can be killers, but nicely done here. TreasonousBastard Aug 2023 #2

Thanks! The pattern was tricky. I find it hard to show form. GPV Aug 2023 #4

Very elegant! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #5

Thank you! GPV Aug 2023 #9

that would make a beautiful design on a scarf!! samnsara Aug 2023 #6

What a lovely compliment! GPV Aug 2023 #10

It definitely would. It's so silky-looking! Ocelot II Aug 2023 #11

Well done on an EXTREMELY challenging subject! LiberalLoner Aug 2023 #12

Thank you. Perspective gives me a challenge. My ellipses all want to stand straight up. Lol GPV Aug 2023 #13

bif

(27,446 posts)

1. That looks pretty challenging

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:07 AM

Aug 2023

You certainly pulled it off! Nicely done!

GPV

(73,489 posts)

3. Thank you! I had some trouble cutting around the shapes. Dark backgrounds are tricky!

Reply to bif (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:13 AM

Aug 2023

Bayard

(30,820 posts)

7. Try painting the background first

Reply to GPV (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 03:16 PM

Aug 2023

Then paint your subjects on top.

GPV

(73,489 posts)

8. If it wasn't watercolor, I'd try that. :)

Reply to Bayard (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 03:36 PM

Aug 2023

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

2. Perspective and shadows can be killers, but nicely done here.

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:12 AM

Aug 2023

GPV

(73,489 posts)

4. Thanks! The pattern was tricky. I find it hard to show form.

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:14 AM

Aug 2023

Diamond_Dog

(41,602 posts)

5. Very elegant!

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:36 AM

Aug 2023

GPV

(73,489 posts)

9. Thank you!

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 03:37 PM

Aug 2023

samnsara

(18,786 posts)

6. that would make a beautiful design on a scarf!!

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 11:46 AM

Aug 2023

GPV

(73,489 posts)

10. What a lovely compliment!

Reply to samnsara (Reply #6)

Mon Aug 14, 2023, 03:37 PM

Aug 2023

Ocelot II

(131,988 posts)

11. It definitely would. It's so silky-looking!

Reply to samnsara (Reply #6)

Tue Aug 15, 2023, 11:56 PM

Aug 2023

LiberalLoner

(11,467 posts)

12. Well done on an EXTREMELY challenging subject!

Reply to GPV (Original post)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 08:10 AM

Aug 2023

👏👏👏👏

It’s so tempting to stick with the easy subjects, but the artists who achieve great heights tackle tough subjects just as you are here!

GPV

(73,489 posts)

13. Thank you. Perspective gives me a challenge. My ellipses all want to stand straight up. Lol

Reply to LiberalLoner (Reply #12)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 08:46 AM

Aug 2023

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