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I have neeeeww pictures for you! Unfortunately, I am no longer drawing Libera *lacrymosa* But I have some other stuff.... SOME ORIGINAL ARTWORK.
Yeah, I haven't done anything else yet. I can't seem to focus on my imagination!! ugh..Flora wrote:Hooray, your art! I think I’ve seen all of these, except for the one of the meadow, for some reason—it’s truly lovely!! I adore how the flowers lose focus in the distance, and the sky gives the whole painting such a warm, dramatic atmosphere. The touch of darkness at the very top unifies the entire piece…it’s a tiny bit ominous, isn’t it? Love how I get such an impression of mood from this. Gorgeous work!
Looking at so many of your paintings close to each other makes me appreciate how distinctive your style is. You use a strong variety of subject matter, techniques, and color schemes (two boat pictures, one with a cool palette and one with a warm—amazing!) but everything you create is yours. I love that your art so clearly belongs to you. It has a visual trademark that I can’t put my finger on…maybe it’s a subtle surreality? The placement of certain colors? It’s fantastic, whatever it is, and wholly original. Please keep it up!!
Don’t be so hard on yourself; you’ve been sick! Concentrate on feeling well. And…no. No no no! My art is not “better.” Even ignoring for a moment the fact that you use techniques and mediums I can’t even conceive of, remember that art is not comparable this way. You have a gift, period. To assign it some theoretical rank just diminishes you and your talent—and by whose standards are you judging, anyway? Please don’t let me catch you doing this to yourself again!! You deserve so much better!illuminaperpetua wrote:Yeah, I haven't done anything else yet. I can't seem to focus on my imagination!! ugh..
Thank you, but I really think your artwork is better. And of course, lots of people comment on your posts, but not on mine...which just proves my point.
Sorry to eavesdrop, but I would love to see some of your photography sometime, if you are ever moved to share it.DrewE wrote:(I do rather enjoy photography and, of course, music, though, so am not entirely artless.)
I really didn't know. Learn something new everyday, thanx!illuminaperpetua wrote:Thanks!tcenrt wrote:I really like your 'Eiri Na Greine'. Beautiful.
AnnJust in case you didn't know, Eiri Na Greine means "The Rising of the Sun" in Gaielge.
I really didn't know. Learn something new everyday, thanx!illuminaperpetua wrote:Thanks!tcenrt wrote:I really like your 'Eiri Na Greine'. Beautiful.
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Yes, and I can't get better! Every time I think I'm improving I get worse again. I'm stressed out about a bunch of stuff right now and I don't think it's helping.Flora wrote:Don’t be so hard on yourself; you’ve been sick! Concentrate on feeling well. And…no. No no no! My art is not “better.” Even ignoring for a moment the fact that you use techniques and mediums I can’t even conceive of, remember that art is not comparable this way. You have a gift, period. To assign it some theoretical rank just diminishes you and your talent—and by whose standards are you judging, anyway? Please don’t let me catch you doing this to yourself again!! You deserve so much better!illuminaperpetua wrote:Yeah, I haven't done anything else yet. I can't seem to focus on my imagination!! ugh..
Thank you, but I really think your artwork is better. And of course, lots of people comment on your posts, but not on mine...which just proves my point.
Yeah, I didn't either. There's an Anuna song by that name and I wanted to know the lyrics so I looked them up and the translation was included!!tcenrt wrote:I really didn't know. Learn something new everyday, thanx!illuminaperpetua wrote:Thanks!tcenrt wrote:I really like your 'Eiri Na Greine'. Beautiful.
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Thank you.DrewE wrote:This is very impressive work here. I'm particularly partial to the boat scene Annaghdown; I think the reason is because the composition is strong, with the lines of the boats and the river leading the eye towards the middle left, and then the hillside and overhanging tree limbs pulling it back.
I'm always impressed with people who can paint or draw well. I have enough trouble getting a wall a solid color without making a mess of the trim and ceiling and stuff around! (I do rather enjoy photography and, of course, music, though, so am not entirely artless.)
Thanks for sharing your latest works, and I guess thanks also to Flora for bothering you into doing so.
Annaghdown is a song by Anuna. It's funny, cause at the time I had no idea the song had anything to do with boats...I looked up the translation AFTER I'd finished the picture!! lol 
I guarantee that you’re not getting worse; your improvement even over the last month or so has been unquestionable. Oh no, haha, I forgot about YouTube! I know I quote this at you all the time, but artists are definitely their own worst critics. Don’t be conceited, but don’t stop believing in yourself, either. I know, I know…it’s hard to find that line.illuminaperpetua wrote:Yes, and I can't get better! Every time I think I'm improving I get worse again. I'm stressed out about a bunch of stuff right now and I don't think it's helping.
haha you probably would do that too! And I saw the stuff you said on youtube!! Confess!! You're no better than me!! lol But would you rather me be puffed up with pride?
What?? I remember writing back!!! And I meant about being sick...Flora wrote:I guarantee that you’re not getting worse; your improvement even over the last month or so has been unquestionable. Oh no, haha, I forgot about YouTube! I know I quote this at you all the time, but artists are definitely their own worst critics. Don’t be conceited, but don’t stop believing in yourself, either. I know, I know…it’s hard to find that line.illuminaperpetua wrote:Yes, and I can't get better! Every time I think I'm improving I get worse again. I'm stressed out about a bunch of stuff right now and I don't think it's helping.
haha you probably would do that too! And I saw the stuff you said on youtube!! Confess!! You're no better than me!! lol But would you rather me be puffed up with pride?
Some gorgeous new pictures, here! Did you do the second one in graphite? I loved it on Facebook and I love it here. The lines are so delicate, and you get a sense of motion from the flow of her dress and her hair. The first one is new to me…wow!! All those earthy tones just make her glow, and the detail in the trees is perfect. The grass looks like it must’ve taken you a long time, and your patience paid off. I’m in a good mood now, so the whole scene makes me feel very peaceful…but it could also be interpreted in a very tragic way. Have you seen “Ophelia” by John Everett Millais? I feel like your piece could be a response to his, just with an earth element instead of water. Amazing, as usual. Thank you for sharing these!
