I had mixed feelings when I finished the painting this morning. In one respect I was sad because I have really enjoyed painting it and listening to James tell us all about his times with Grandpa but I was glad too that it was complete and that I was able to transfer the image and feelings that were in my mind onto the paper . The quote "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die" (Thomas Campbell) is so true. Grandpa certainly lives on in James's heart and I think all of ours now. He certainly was a master craftsman and engineer.
There
is such focus and concentration on Grandpa’s face. …For this moment in time the
rest of the world does not exist. It is just him and his model engine as he
puts the finishing touches to its creation before lighting its tiny fire for
the first time.
Ona
Ona, a STUNNING finish, your work just keeps on getting better and better and I didn't think that was possible! Amazing job and wonderful tribute to Grandpa!
ReplyDeleteDarla
Beautiful finish Ona. I love how the engine fades into the darks. And the details on it are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEllen
I agree, you work just gets better and better. I love this painting.
ReplyDeleteTerrific finish, Ona...love all the detail on the engine! Well done! ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your acceptance in the NWWS Exhibition, and I'm sure it will do very well!
Thank you Ellen. Praise from you is very valued. It was very nerve wracking merging the engine into the background. I have done it a couple times before but I guess not enough to feel truly comfortable with it yet. Once I had finished the engine I wet the whole of that side of the paper with clean water and then glazed in another very diluted layer of background, this time going over the far side of the engine too. I waited for it to dry and then repeated twice more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki. Your unfailing support means a lot.
I always enjoy your posts Ree. I'm glad you like the painting. Thank you for the congrats too. I'm just happy to be chosen as part of the exhibition and to be going to have a painting in the same exhibityion as Jeanne Dobie again, Thomas Schaller, Ted Nutall and many other well known artists.
Ona
Thank you too Darla, sorry, for some reason the part to you in my last post dissappeared:( I just keep trying to learn and stretch. My motto, never stay in your comfort zone, always push yourself just a little. Its such a fun journey to take.
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I followed the progress on this wonderfull peace of art, so much talent...so much love you put into it. great peace of art. thanks for sharing all the details.
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