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21 June 2018, 00:37
Aspen Hill AdventuresWhat do you think?
So I have been having a rather boring spring/summer due to another major ankle surgery and am thus off my feet. I used to dabble in artsy stuff as a kid up through college days but it dropped off the radar when I went to work full time. Due to my rather incapacitate status I broke out some watercolors and this is my first finished painting.
~Ann
21 June 2018, 07:01
KushtakaI think it is wonderful. Really nice work.
Hope your ankle heals perfectly and you aren't limited in any way.
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23 June 2018, 20:15
GracedogNice job, watercolors are tough to get right. You captured it well.
23 June 2018, 21:09
GatogordoYou should continue to work on your art.
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24 June 2018, 02:21
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Welcome back Ann !
Very nice. Like it. Based off a photo?
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26 June 2018, 20:05
CrazyhorseconsultingReally nice looking piece.
Even the rocks don't last forever.
26 June 2018, 22:15
lindy2I agree that it is nicely done. However, in the long run, if you were to talk to a majority of art dealers who deal in this type of subject, they would tell you that "bass ackwards" paintings are not as desireable as other views.
26 June 2018, 23:19
Aspen Hill AdventuresWell, those art dealers have no respect for wild game.
Yes, this is from a photo taken by a friend in North Dakota. I plan to do a second study of the same photo. I am trying to figure out how to flatten my paper out once I am done with the painting. Anyone have some good suggestions?
I plan to gift this painting to the friend who shared the photo. Oh, thanks for the kind words, guys!
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Originally posted by lindy2:
I agree that it is nicely done. However, in the long run, if you were to talk to a majority of art dealers who deal in this type of subject, they would tell you that "bass ackwards" paintings are not as desireable as other views.
~Ann
27 June 2018, 04:30
CrazyhorseconsultingThe thing to remember is that it is possible those "Art Dealers" have never seen a Pronghorn in the wild in their life!
Even the rocks don't last forever.
28 June 2018, 18:15
dogcatGood on you Ann. Get well.
03 July 2018, 17:57
jhaneyI really like that. You are very talented.
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08 February 2020, 08:46
georgeldAnn:
By now, how's the ankle doing?
Playing with paints n water colors
should be about as entertaining as
throwing rocks at cars. Was it? HA!
Hope you're walking well by now.
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12 February 2020, 20:04
Aspen Hill AdventuresThanks, George. Ankle is as good as it will get now after 7 surgeries. Of course the resulting nerve damage is no fun but I am no longer in agony overall.
I am also one year out on a complete lumbar fusion. Lots of remaining nerve damage from that surgery but I am able to log my woods again and process my own firewood. I will call it: life is good!
I do need to try some more painting. I have spent so much time playing catch-up here on the ranch that I have not wet a brush since spine surgery.
~Ann
14 February 2020, 22:10
Aspen Hill Adventures ~Ann
15 February 2020, 03:38
domitI see it. how big is it and will you think about selling?
15 February 2020, 04:27
Aspen Hill AdventuresDomit, thank you for your interest. I actually sent it to my mother. She's a much better artist than me. She's been very depressed the last few years since my step father passed away. I was hoping to get her going back to her own artwork instead of moping in front of the TV day and night. Hasn't worked but I know she enjoyed getting that watercolor from me. You know how moms are!
I should do some more painting but need to find the time...er, make the time... Guess I am not inspired right now either!
~Ann
16 February 2020, 23:21
domityou are a good daughter! thanks anyway. god bless.
03 March 2020, 18:44
L. David KeithI like it a lot Ann. Pronghorns are unique to north America and as far as I know, are the only animal that sheds its horn sheaths annually. I've hunted them for decades and I love the hunt and the meat. Some of the best wild game in NA. Well done my friend
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04 March 2020, 15:46
Big Wonderful WyomingVery good work!
04 March 2020, 17:57
Aspen Hill AdventuresThank you, guys!
~Ann
27 March 2020, 07:41
armbarWonderful!
27 March 2020, 23:03
crsheltonGood job Ann.
Here is an idea, take your Mom to hunt Pronghorn up near Dalhart in the Texas Panhandle and you can see them on the hoof and even bring back a couple like this:
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Aspen Hill AdventuresThanks, Guys! I really appreciate your comments.
I wish my mom would go on a hunt! She would like it for sure. Nice buck you got there!
~Ann
29 March 2020, 00:17
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06 April 2020, 19:44
fairgamequote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Well, those art dealers have no respect for wild game.
Yes, this is from a photo taken by a friend in North Dakota. I plan to do a second study of the same photo. I am trying to figure out how to flatten my paper out once I am done with the painting. Anyone have some good suggestions?
I plan to gift this painting to the friend who shared the photo. Oh, thanks for the kind words, guys!
quote:
Originally posted by lindy2:
I agree that it is nicely done. However, in the long run, if you were to talk to a majority of art dealers who deal in this type of subject, they would tell you that "bass ackwards" paintings are not as desireable as other views.
Ann,
Normally you stretch your paper prior to working it. Google stretching paper for watercolor or have a look at this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6OWKyYNKIIf the painting is not too delicate you can spray a fine mist over it before the process.
Hope this helps
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07 April 2020, 19:13
Aspen Hill Adventuresquote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Well, those art dealers have no respect for wild game.
Yes, this is from a photo taken by a friend in North Dakota. I plan to do a second study of the same photo. I am trying to figure out how to flatten my paper out once I am done with the painting. Anyone have some good suggestions?
I plan to gift this painting to the friend who shared the photo. Oh, thanks for the kind words, guys!
quote:
Originally posted by lindy2:
I agree that it is nicely done. However, in the long run, if you were to talk to a majority of art dealers who deal in this type of subject, they would tell you that "bass ackwards" paintings are not as desireable as other views.
Ann,
Normally you stretch your paper prior to working it. Google stretching paper for watercolor or have a look at this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6OWKyYNKIIf the painting is not too delicate you can spray a fine mist over it before the process.
Hope this helps
Awesome! Thank you, Andrew.
~Ann
08 April 2020, 00:13
fairgamequote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:
Well, those art dealers have no respect for wild game.
Yes, this is from a photo taken by a friend in North Dakota. I plan to do a second study of the same photo. I am trying to figure out how to flatten my paper out once I am done with the painting. Anyone have some good suggestions?
I plan to gift this painting to the friend who shared the photo. Oh, thanks for the kind words, guys!
quote:
Originally posted by lindy2:
I agree that it is nicely done. However, in the long run, if you were to talk to a majority of art dealers who deal in this type of subject, they would tell you that "bass ackwards" paintings are not as desireable as other views.
Ann,
Normally you stretch your paper prior to working it. Google stretching paper for watercolor or have a look at this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6OWKyYNKIIf the painting is not too delicate you can spray a fine mist over it before the process.
Hope this helps
Awesome! Thank you, Andrew.
When I work painting it is worth masking off a border and thus keeping the painting within the confines of this boundary for two reasons. The first is if you have to move the composition then there is space to do so. Secondly, when a framer mounts a painting they also require this space for a mount.
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08 April 2020, 00:21
fairgameI must say Ann having had a good look at your painting I am very impressed with your color and brushstrokes.
However, always remember the background is an important part of the image and on your next image should consider that.
You need to think where pronghorn antelope live and in what landscape and that will dictate your colors.
I am going to give you a 7 out of 10 as a Bachelor of Art.
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08 April 2020, 05:19
Aspen Hill AdventuresThanks, Andrew! I am a total novice. I appreciate all of the advice. One is never too old to learn.
~Ann
08 April 2020, 06:06
Cajun1956Nice! Well done Ms. Ann.
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