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Published: 2009-07-28 12:35:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1189; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 91
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Description Looking back.. a watercolor pulled out of an 'old' book, my style has not changed much but my means of achieving the result has...
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Comments: 14

bear48 [2009-08-05 21:46:41 +0000 UTC]

this is wild

nice job

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carvenaked In reply to bear48 [2009-08-07 00:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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archambers [2009-08-04 13:22:39 +0000 UTC]

One of your best! Thanks for sharing it! Watercolor can do some fun things that oil and acrylic just can't.

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carvenaked In reply to archambers [2009-08-05 09:53:22 +0000 UTC]

It really does, watercolor that is. I love wetting a section then letting the color bleed in. I love how tones can be built up smoothly and reliably in layers that dry quickly. I love how it complements a bold line drawing. Thanks!

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archambers In reply to carvenaked [2009-08-05 20:44:37 +0000 UTC]

I really love using rubber cement as a resist and creating layers with it. It is something I am really into with my new works in progress. I also heard of using green tea instead of water with the watercolors. It is supposed to created some very cool and subtle iridescent effects. I have yet to try it out.

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carvenaked In reply to archambers [2009-08-07 00:36:14 +0000 UTC]

Never heard the tea 'tip'.... i'll have to take a look at that!

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WOLFSdenizen [2009-07-28 23:29:22 +0000 UTC]

usually not into this but this is really good...love it.

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carvenaked In reply to WOLFSdenizen [2009-07-29 10:46:34 +0000 UTC]

Great! Thanks!

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Decarabia69 [2009-07-28 13:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done and I can't believe I'm the only one to comment here! This has a very Picasso-feel to it and I love the fact that it's done in watercolors. This is a beautiful painting, but you neglected to mention the size.

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carvenaked In reply to Decarabia69 [2009-07-28 13:59:35 +0000 UTC]

It is like...9 x 12... glad you enjoyed it!

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Decarabia69 In reply to carvenaked [2009-07-28 15:54:26 +0000 UTC]

I'm amazed that this was done on such a small scale. I, of course, I pictured it as gigantic and maybe hanging in the living room of a sophisticated apartment in NYC, or something.

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carvenaked In reply to Decarabia69 [2009-07-29 00:18:59 +0000 UTC]

Nope, this one has never been shown, it has been tucked in a portfolio book since painted. First time out here!

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Decarabia69 In reply to carvenaked [2009-07-31 14:45:34 +0000 UTC]

Very cool and it seems like enjoy the light of day.

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carvenaked In reply to Decarabia69 [2009-08-01 02:20:32 +0000 UTC]

It is brighter than I remembered it!

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