Yesterday, I dragged out my oils after almost a year. I had to go into the "way back machine" to get the oil painting process going again as I spent the afternoon muddling through the latest Different Strokes from Different Folks challenge from Karin Jurick. I kept thinking this is going to be way too hard as I stared at the reflections in the water and the figure in the boat in the photograph she posted. My next thought was to maybe wait for the next challenge and go take a run". The fog and drizzle we have been experiencing here in Maine deterred me from that distraction, so I squeezed out the paint and gave it a try. Though it seems a bit stiff, I am pleased to have finished and got up the nerve to send it to Karin to post with the others.
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I think you should be very pleased with this - it is great. By the way, I just love that red pincushion in and earlier post.
I think it is very well done!
What a great painting! Congratulations :)
I personally can't see any evidence of stiffness--and love the water and the color of the boat; the darks are phenomenal!
Just beautiful. I'm glad you stuck with this, I had the same hesitations with this one, as well. Even though you had to "go way back" for this one, it's still there and really doesn't go away. Very well done.
It looks great, Jennifer! I always marvel at people who go from one medium to the next with ease. Beautiful study!
This is lovely. Adore your artworks, Thanks for sharing!
The reflections are perfect. The person is so well done. This is a beautiful painting. I can understand your anxiety after a year, but I think oil is your medium.
Wow, the first thing that came to my mind was Winslow Homer. Love it.
Glad to see you posting here. LOVELY. I like this better than the reference photo.
Hi..a very neatly done work of art...well done..!!
Oh, I think this painting is simply wonderful! I love the reflections in the water.
Beautiful painting, Jennifer. Great job with the figure.
What a super painting - you're very versatile turning your hand to oil and watercolour with equal ease!
I think this came out great!
So well done...and after a year....I'm impressed! Keep up the good work.
Jennifer your painting is beautiful:)
I Love your handling of the girl, boat, water....all of it!
Your should be very pleased with it. I checked your blog and love your watercolors too!
Nice effort! Happy 4th back in the USA!:)
This is beautifully done!
Beautiful Jennifer!!
Ronell
you did a great job even if you were stiff.
Wow, thank you all for your kind words and encouragement on my first oil painting in quite a awhile. The paints are out, so now I just have to find the time, and then there is that focusing and commitment thing...
Best always—Jennifer
wow - doesn't look stiff to me at all, it looks wonderful!
great entry in the dsfdf challenge!!! hope its not as long for your next painting in oils!!
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