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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   | ||
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I think it is wonderful. Really nice work. Hope your ankle heals perfectly and you aren't limited in any way. Best | |||
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Nice job, watercolors are tough to get right. You captured it well. | |||
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You should continue to work on your art. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Very nicely done Ann. | |||
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. Welcome back Ann ! Very nice. Like it. Based off a photo? Keep it up Charlie . "Up the ladders and down the snakes!" | |||
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Really nice looking piece. Even the rocks don't last forever. | |||
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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. | |||
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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!
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The 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. | |||
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Good on you Ann. Get well. | |||
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I really like that. You are very talented. Jim | |||
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Ann: 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. George "Gun Control is NOT about Guns' "It's about Control!!" Join the NRA today!" LM: NRA, DAV, George L. Dwight | |||
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Thanks, 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 | |||
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I see it. how big is it and will you think about selling? | |||
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Domit, 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 | |||
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you are a good daughter! thanks anyway. god bless. | |||
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I 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  Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Very good work! | |||
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Thank you, guys! ~Ann | |||
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Wonderful! | |||
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Good 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:  NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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Thanks, 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 | |||
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Nice work, Ann. I'm impressed. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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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=9c6OWKyYNKI If the painting is not too delicate you can spray a fine mist over it before the process. Hope this helps ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Awesome! Thank you, Andrew. ~Ann | |||
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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.  ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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I 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. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Thanks, Andrew! I am a total novice. I appreciate all of the advice. One is never too old to learn. ~Ann | |||
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Nice! Well done Ms. Ann. DSC Life Member HSC Life Member NRA Life Member SCI RMEF | |||
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