Rob and Caz Together (Oil with sand on canvas, 30x30 cms)
First of all, I hope you all had a good Xmas.
Like last year, I set myself a secret project which I couldn't tell you about until now. This is a painting based on a photograph I took at the wedding of Pat's son, Rob, to Caz (or Caroline, depending on who reads this) and I did it as a combined wedding and Xmas present for them. Luckily, they stayed with us for a few days at Pat's flat in Tynemouth, so I was able to give it to them on Xmas Day, even though the surface was still a little tacky.
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10 comments:
Harry,
Excellent picture and a wonderful gift! The original photograph (which had potential itself) makes it clear that we are looking at sea, not sky, but your painting makes that ambiguous, which is nice. But it's your personal take on the image, which is what makes the gift so excellent.
An unusual subject for you, Harry, but beautifully rendered.
Bill
Thank you, Robert, and welcome to Boogie Street. I'm glad you noticed the ambiguity of the background. That's one of those things that develops as the picture progresses and a decision has to be made whether to assert the reality. I'm pleased you agree that I made the right decision.
Bill -- yes, unusual, and one I wasn't sure about when I started. But I'm pleased it worked out.
A fine picture and not at all "tacky" at least in the rendering department.
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Bruce T.
Thank you, Bruce. You have a good eye.
Lucky couple.
Happy new year.
Same to you, Jean. let's knock doors out of windows in 2011.
Harry,
Really nice one - and a terrific gift.
Kev
Thanks, Kevin.
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