Ness Gardens - Early Autumn (revised), Acrylic Painting

[pierre]

Hi All,

My apologies for not being onsite much of late. Having been involved with three art societies and four exhibitions since June, I have not had much time for actual painting although I have learned much from my observations of other artists' work and of their presentation by means of framing and mounting. This has assisted me to sell three of my paintings during this period which is encouraging.

Some of you may remember this scene, which was my first attempt at an acrylic painting in 2005. As you know, I normally paint in watercolour and oil pastel.

The scene was composed from my own photographs taken on a misty morning. As a result, my painting was lacking in tone and I received much helpful advice which I appreciated. I did say at that time that when I next used acrylic paints I would try to improve the overall effect and, hopefully, I have done this below.

Original painting:

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Revised painting:

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Painted on Fine Grain Paper primed for Acrylic Painting 235gsm
Painting size: 12" x 8"

As always I would appreciate your comments.

Best regards,
Pierre

[d00mg1rl]

WOW :o

What an improvement Peter.
Fantastic work on this revised version is all I can say.
Oh and congrats on the sales.

:o amazing

[hala]

:wow :wow Nice to be back here with such an excellent work ...the revised one is gorgeous, showing more details and the colors are soft yet full of life. WELL DONE Pierre !! :clap :clap

Congratulations on selling three of your paintings and more in future.

Hala

[sketchart26]

Hi Pierre I do recall this one. You have greatly improved on your revised version. These a lot more depth in your painting with the stronger colours. The foliage and fencing looks amazing. I agree with Jane's WOW comment. Excellent painting mate. The acrylics are really starting to work for you. Well done mate :clap :wow :wow :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Marilyn]

Hi Pierre,
This is just gorgeous, I love the colours and it's so fresh and light , It's nice to see you back and painting again. This one is a real beauty, I love it.
Marilyn

This post has been edited by Marilyn on Oct 30 2009, 09:02 AM

[daisie]

Hi Pierre,

The revised painting is much warmer and shows more depth. It is better all around:)

daisie

[jeffo]

This is so much better and i hope you have kept a copy of the first pic to see the improvement

Graham

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[pierre]

Hi Jane, Hala, Rose, Marilyn, Daisie and Graham,

My sincere thanks to you all for your kind comments. I found the acrylic paints easier to use this time around so hopefully will do some more.

Graham, In reply to your query, I painted over the original painting having had a giclée print made of the original for my records. I have a local printer who is very helpful in this respect.

As I have mentioned before, I have giclée prints of all my paintings and in fact have now sold several framed prints. It does of course provide you with a copy after you have sold the original painting, in fact, I find the giclée print so good that even as the artist I cannot tell the difference!

Best regards,
Pierre

[daisie]

Hi Pierre,

That's a great idea. What is the best way to keep a print of graphite drawings?

Thanks,
daisie

[sketchart26]

Hi Pierre your mos t welcome mate. I looked into the giclée print when we spoke of it last time and never got back to you about it. After a very long search I managed to fine only one place in Melbourne that had heard of it and did it. But due to the fact they were the only company they charged like a wounded bull. One print at A4 size was going to coast me $95.00. So I deleted their website and pretended I never read it before. I must buy one of my posters of my shop and see what their quality is though.