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milbisous — The Avid Reader

Published: 2006-05-21 02:26:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 1987; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 133
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Description Watercolors on 9” X 12” Arches 140lb cold press paper.

Photo reference is a small picture on a world travel site. I do not know what country it was trying to lure tourists to, but I like the intensive look on this man’s face. He is the avid reader, judging from the pages of his thick book

I like to paint dark skin and I hope it looks ok to you. Thanks for looking and any comment is very much appreciated
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Comments: 149

artistsofcolor [2007-05-26 03:17:29 +0000 UTC]

Another "Artists Of Color" favorite!

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LouiseOdier [2007-05-08 22:11:34 +0000 UTC]

really great and expressiv. i love it.

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milbisous In reply to LouiseOdier [2007-05-09 04:22:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it. Thank you for the comment and the fave

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LouiseOdier In reply to milbisous [2007-05-09 05:43:31 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome.

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mruqe [2006-12-07 16:55:06 +0000 UTC]

Perfect!

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milbisous In reply to mruqe [2006-12-22 00:36:45 +0000 UTC]

That's too kind of you, but thanks!

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klazien [2006-12-04 10:13:41 +0000 UTC]

This painting is so beautiful again. Amazing ...

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milbisous In reply to klazien [2007-02-22 16:03:48 +0000 UTC]

You are so kind with your words. Thank you very much

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artmonkeyd [2006-12-02 15:53:43 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. It has an acrylic feel to it even though it's watercolor. I like the rich texture you pulled from the watercolors.

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milbisous In reply to artmonkeyd [2006-12-22 00:32:51 +0000 UTC]

aww, thank you very much for looking and commenting. Many people tell me the same thing. I do not know how to make my watercolors...watery, even if I tried hard. But I'm glad you like it

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invertedbeliever [2006-10-24 16:38:29 +0000 UTC]

The colors coordinate well in this paintings. If there is something to pay attention to I think is meticulousness of your works. Like the proportion of the hands.

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milbisous In reply to invertedbeliever [2006-10-25 02:06:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your observation and comment. I find myself meticulous at times indeed

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invertedbeliever In reply to milbisous [2006-10-25 14:32:22 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome. I just feel that painting is such a thing that needs practicing. Your skill can never become well developed without practicing everyday. Like my dad, he practice at least 2 hours everyday. I am impressed by the passion you have on paintings. I am sure you will have more and more wonderful works coming out!

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milbisous In reply to invertedbeliever [2006-10-27 01:36:51 +0000 UTC]

You're right about "practice makes perfect". I need to work on that. As for the passion, when I'm inspired, I'm in "heaven"

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invertedbeliever In reply to milbisous [2006-10-27 15:48:07 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I totally agree with you.

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pens-n-feathers [2006-09-23 23:33:59 +0000 UTC]

I love this painting! The light is great and I didn't realise it was a watercolour at first !! It's so vibrant!
I must admit that I noticed it the first time that I ever visited your but you have so much cool stuff on there I guess I commented on something else at the time

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milbisous In reply to pens-n-feathers [2006-09-24 05:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your feedback I feel I'm too tight in watercolors. I told you that last time, didn't I

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freya50 [2006-07-31 03:21:10 +0000 UTC]

Watercolorists always impress and your work is no exception. I'm amazed at your work. A fav with your permission.

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milbisous In reply to freya50 [2006-07-31 16:33:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the comment and oh my, even without permission, you could fav as many as you want

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AliArt [2006-07-04 13:19:17 +0000 UTC]

This is an acomplished painting - captured dtorng sense of character. He looks very realistic. You feel you could touch him.

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milbisous In reply to AliArt [2006-07-04 18:40:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for taking time to look around and comment. You have been very sweet

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AliArt In reply to milbisous [2006-07-04 22:10:06 +0000 UTC]

It is all my delight to view your brilliant artwork - I love observing great art work - it is inspiring

Thank you

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milbisous In reply to AliArt [2006-07-05 03:30:54 +0000 UTC]

You'be been very sweet. I'm glad you like my works and find them inspiring. That makes me quite happy if I can motivate somebody already good

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AliArt In reply to milbisous [2006-07-05 11:48:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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AliArt [2006-06-23 14:39:18 +0000 UTC]

you have such great movement and expression in your work. Your paintings come to life and capture the spirit of your subject. It is amazing.

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milbisous In reply to AliArt [2006-06-23 15:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Aww, that's what I always hope to achieve and if viewers like you could see it, it makes my day. Thank you!

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Viscious-Speed [2006-06-02 08:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work as usual. I love the subject & the concentration on his face. Faved!

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milbisous In reply to Viscious-Speed [2006-06-02 16:09:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your compliment And thanks also for the

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duytter [2006-06-01 11:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Et toujours dans les derniers, le mauvais élève....voici duytter hihihi désolé je dormais près du chauffage
C'est une superbe aquarelle Milbisous j'aime beaucoup ce que tu as fait au niveau de la lumière et de la composition, and of course the topic is great, I like to paint people...you don't know, where is it? I think it's north africa, purhaps south Marrocco

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milbisous In reply to duytter [2006-06-01 17:07:37 +0000 UTC]

J'ai oublie de te remercier pour le Thanks

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milbisous In reply to duytter [2006-06-01 17:06:33 +0000 UTC]

Better late than never, ca se dit en proverbe - So did you forget this one [link] Thank you for your comment, mon ami foufou I like to paint people too, qui se ressemble s'assemble, comme se dit un autre proverbe He could very well be Moroccan too, however Moniki and I seem to believe that this man looks Ethiopian

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paintertk [2006-05-25 20:41:34 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous colours, against a background is the contrast of clothes dazzling. The light and shade, master converted face, the composition with many intersecting line, brilliant work. I congratulate!!!

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milbisous In reply to paintertk [2006-05-25 22:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your comment PainterTK! I do not take credit for the composition because the photo was not mine, but I was playing with colors when painting this

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paintertk In reply to milbisous [2006-05-25 22:18:22 +0000 UTC]

Yes, my friend! But your eyes and your hands put that beauty. You know keep eyes open! The composition is too know choose. The photographs are everywhere about us.

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milbisous In reply to paintertk [2006-05-25 23:57:07 +0000 UTC]

You don't know that you just made me so very happy with your comment. Thank you very much

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paintertk In reply to milbisous [2006-05-26 18:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it is a very sweet! I am very happy too!!!

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milbisous In reply to paintertk [2006-05-27 15:38:00 +0000 UTC]

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16stepper [2006-05-24 04:10:13 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work! He is almost to the end of the book, and I can tell, it's exciting!

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milbisous In reply to 16stepper [2006-05-24 04:20:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your feedback, friend They always say not to judge the book by its cover, but judging from the man's focussed look, the book must be quite interesting Did you see Duytter painting of the Indian girls. He did it so well. I can tell the people are...Indians

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16stepper In reply to milbisous [2006-06-05 00:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I did see it. Such wonderful painters here on DA!

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EstherVienna [2006-05-24 03:24:48 +0000 UTC]

I am impressed. And I cant believe, but I do, that these colors are watercolors. So Hats off!!!!!!!!!! Gratulation to you milbisous!!!

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milbisous In reply to EstherVienna [2006-05-24 03:40:40 +0000 UTC]

Hey EstherVienna, what are you doing up at this hour in Austria? You're so nice to me, always giving me solid support - which I appreciate very much

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EstherVienna In reply to milbisous [2006-05-24 04:24:12 +0000 UTC]

I have one week hollidays and the weather is . So I have much time for painting and comment. Thats also nice! Time for myself.

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milbisous In reply to EstherVienna [2006-05-24 04:46:17 +0000 UTC]

Did you wake up so early or have not yet gone to bed

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EstherVienna In reply to milbisous [2006-05-24 05:45:16 +0000 UTC]

I wake up so early, I love mornings.

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Moniki [2006-05-23 18:45:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow milbisous, this is so fantastic, I had to fav it. I think this old men is from Ethiopia because I have a photo of an old men from this contry and he has the same kind of cross in his hand. When I came back from Montreal I found 50 deviations to watch. I kept yours for the end, it was the desert and a very good one

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milbisous In reply to Moniki [2006-05-24 03:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Moniki, I would have understood if you had not commented. Hope things will continue to be good at home for a looong time. Oh yeah, this man could very well be Ethiopian. Sais-tu ce que ca veut veut dire la crosse de sa cane? Thank you for your kind comment...you are an angel Aww, as-tu voulu dire "dessert"

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Moniki In reply to milbisous [2006-05-24 13:08:43 +0000 UTC]

Oui, j'ai voulu dire dessert, j'ai oublié un s Je crois que la crosse est une croix chrétienne. Il y a une forte proportion de chrétiens en Éthiopie.

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milbisous In reply to Moniki [2006-05-24 15:25:06 +0000 UTC]

What do you make of the thing behind him, is that a cave-like home? S'il est chretien, son livre est donc la bible et pas le koranUne Ethiopienne que je connaissais avant est musulmane. Elle pourrait bien m'en expliquer mais c'est dommage qu'on a perdu contact

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Moniki In reply to milbisous [2006-05-26 13:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Désolé pour le délais de réponse mais j'ai fait quelques recherches. Je crois que derrière lui c'est une église. J'ai trouvé un site internet qui montre des photos de ce genre d'églises et je t'ai également envoyé deux autres photos par email. [link]
Sur la photo prise par mon amie, l'homme est assis devant une église et cela ressemble beaucoup à l'arrière de ton image. Sorry for the french but it would be too hard for me to explain this in english

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