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This one was really a lot harder than I expected. (Original Post)
GPV
Aug 2023
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bif
(24,065 posts)1. That looks pretty challenging
You certainly pulled it off! Nicely done!
GPV
(73,069 posts)3. Thank you! I had some trouble cutting around the shapes. Dark backgrounds are tricky!
Bayard
(24,145 posts)7. Try painting the background first
Then paint your subjects on top.
GPV
(73,069 posts)8. If it wasn't watercolor, I'd try that. :)
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)2. Perspective and shadows can be killers, but nicely done here.
GPV
(73,069 posts)4. Thanks! The pattern was tricky. I find it hard to show form.
Diamond_Dog
(34,903 posts)5. Very elegant!
GPV
(73,069 posts)9. Thank you!
samnsara
(18,290 posts)6. that would make a beautiful design on a scarf!!
GPV
(73,069 posts)10. What a lovely compliment!
Ocelot II
(121,119 posts)11. It definitely would. It's so silky-looking!
LiberalLoner
(10,190 posts)12. Well done on an EXTREMELY challenging subject!
👏👏👏👏
Its so tempting to stick with the easy subjects, but the artists who achieve great heights tackle tough subjects just as you are here!
GPV
(73,069 posts)13. Thank you. Perspective gives me a challenge. My ellipses all want to stand straight up. Lol