Sunday, January 16, 2011

parting ways

 
More swans. Painted these beauties on an 18 x 36" gallery wrap canvas. There were so many great reflections on the white feathers. It was a beautiful day when I took this photo so the sky was cobalt blue. Maybe I should say Carolina blue because that is where I took this photo. Not sure what shade Carolina blue is?. I bet I'll get some help on this.
This one is really nice in person. It was kind of late in the day for me to take a good photograph. I am feeling more and more comfortable with painting large canvases. Thank you all so much for your kind and encouraging comments. Everyone of them mean a lot!
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16 comments:

  1. Linda PoppleJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Gorgeous colors! Love it!

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  2. Pam HolnbackJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    This is great. Love the values in the feathers and the water. It's fun to switch to large pieces.

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  3. Kathy CousartJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Carol,
    This one is also beautiful. I would love to see in person- just know it is gorgeous. Great job- you paint big very well! Love all the colors on the whites.

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  4. Karen BrusonJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Just love your subtle outlining of black in the swans. Great painting.

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  5. Carol DeMumbrumJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful! I love the looseness and the peaceful feeling it evokes.

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  6. martinealisonJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Tel le lac des cygnes vous avez crée une magnifique toile... Tout en lumière.
    Bisous

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  7. graziano tessaroloJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    More swans, more elegance! Bello!
    Ciao Graziano

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  8. Autumn LeavesJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Gorgeous swans and perfect reflections!

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  9. Katie WilsonJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    The blue seems to add to the elegance of this painting.

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  10. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Love the design here, Carol - how big is it, and is it oil? I somehow missed this!!!

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  11. carol morgan carmichaelJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks you all for your thoughts. Kelley, It is big. 18 x 36" and I always paint in oils.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Loving these swans! Such beautiful colors and composition!

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  13. Bev BorenJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love Love Love this...been away for awhile and just getting around for a visit. These swan paintings are fabulous...colors, brushwork, composition are just beautiful! Again a huge fan!

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  14. yashaJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    This is fabulous.The reflections and colors look great.Loved it.

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  15. SUSAN NALLYJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Carol, this is beautiful. Looked back through your posts--great paintings!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Carol....incredible. Love the "whites" and composition on this one!

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