Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 12, 2008 16:14:24 GMT -5
Hi everyone. Painting is somewhat a hobby of mine. After my visit last year I painted a beautiful painting of The louvre, I took the photo while there with my daughter, it has the pyramid and the big fountain in the shot, turned out to be a beautiful painting. I'm just curious what catches your eye while in Paris and what have you photographed that you'd like to see hanging somewhere in your house. Very broad question, I know, as it's all beautiful. I'm returning again in September and plan to paint a bit again on my return home with the aid of photos I take while there. I'd love to hear your suggestions.  |
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Post by aude on Jul 12, 2008 17:42:22 GMT -5
How very cool---- please show us your painting!!! Take a photo of your painting, upload it, and let us see!!! It would also be fun to see the photo you used.
I've never painted a famous landmark of monument, but I love to paint street scenes. I also take photos when I travel to use for painting.
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 12, 2008 18:03:49 GMT -5
I cannot figure out how to upload a photo here, can you help.
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Post by Jody on Jul 12, 2008 18:26:27 GMT -5
I'd do the Place de Vosges...but then I can't draw a straight lime. Yes please post the picture and the painting/
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 12, 2008 18:29:07 GMT -5
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 12, 2008 18:29:58 GMT -5
no that didnt work either ....
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Post by aude on Jul 12, 2008 22:09:31 GMT -5
For instructions on how to post a photo, go to the General Board, then look in the "Forum Technical Questions and Suggestions"section under "How to insert a photo in your posting." Hope you can get it to work!
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Post by grunblack on Jul 12, 2008 22:29:49 GMT -5
I would sit on the batobus and take in the beautiful buildings and trees, particularly past marais, they are not a specific landmark but the architecture and the trees, the water and the people just have that 'feel' about them, that I think it would be a wonderful painting.
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Post by GitteK on Jul 13, 2008 1:18:24 GMT -5
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 13, 2008 6:02:25 GMT -5
Thanks you so much for all that information. I will give it a try. here goes........
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 13, 2008 6:22:13 GMT -5
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 13, 2008 6:23:49 GMT -5
It might not be first rate, but I love it. The sky was so blue the day we were there last year and it was mid September.
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Post by GitteK on Jul 13, 2008 8:13:23 GMT -5
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Post by Jody on Jul 13, 2008 8:16:28 GMT -5
My thoughts exactly Gitte! Ell69 that was a great angle shot to work from. You are very talented!
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 13, 2008 8:41:30 GMT -5
Aah thanks guys, such kind words. I only took painting up about 2 yrs ago as a hobby, but I don't get much time at it as I have four children and I'm kept busy in a noisy home. Painting is such a peaceful hobby though, hard to find peace around here at times.
I'm hoping to take more photos in Sept to paint from , that's why I posed the question. Although everything looks good in Paris, does it not?
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Post by aude on Jul 13, 2008 8:49:28 GMT -5
I'd call it first rate for sure! It's hard to see the details, but it certainly looks like a gorgeous use of color and a great bold style! Thanks so much for sharing it with us -- you must be inspired to paint more after that beautiful result! How wonderful to have a painting that takes you right back to that clear September day in Paris. Now go paint some more!!!
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Post by cybee on Jul 13, 2008 10:03:44 GMT -5
ell69,
Your painting is quite good! The fountain and the reflective pyramid are nicely done, but what I like the most is the Louvre/building in the back....so I wonder if just painting a beautiful neighborhood/ or buildings of lovely /unique architect would be a good idea for future painting projects (and of course, there is a plethora of such areas/buildings in Paris)! I do believe you have a very fine talent in painting. What medium did you use?
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 13, 2008 10:25:24 GMT -5
OMG ! I didn't realize that was a painting when I first saw it earlier !!! Ell - You are super-talented, and soon you won't be painting the Louvre - your masterpieces will appear there. ;D
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Ellen
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Post by Ellen on Jul 13, 2008 10:52:52 GMT -5
Thanks everyone, I use acrylics, although I'd love to try oils but they take so long to dry and with kids around the house , I'll just have to wait till theyre older. If I paint more after my next trip I'll be sure to share. So funny shoesy , you're comment made me think of something my 8yr old son said, he said '' most of the good artists never made their money till after they were dead''.  I wonder is he thinking about his inheritence, lol!! |
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Post by Sandy M on Jul 13, 2008 13:00:48 GMT -5
Hi Ell69,
My goodness, your painting is quite beautiful - you have a wonderful talent and we will look forward to seeing some more of your work posted here! Really well done.
Sandy M
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I wonder is he thinking about his inheritence, lol!!
hahahha