Portrait In the Rock by edy4sure
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Traditional Art – Honors
SoJie 12, August 2011
This is my translation of Kathie Nichols wonderful photo for SoJie12’s Workshop
Link Credits to Kathie Nichols
Link to original Photo: Katie Nichols’ original – Portrait in the Rock
Link to Katie’s other amazing ‘rock scapes’: Rockscapes Gallery
I had lot’s of fun doing this, see the WIPS. I felt drawn to paint this rock photo because of the beautiful colors and the many forms within it. In my attempt, I have tried to ‘draw them out’ for all to see.
(best viewed in large format)
Medium: acrylic paints, gels, gesso primer, ballpoint pen and, recycled plastics
Ground: boxed canvas
Using, brushes, pallete knives, newspaper, and tissue paper.
Size: 14″ × 10″
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Comments
Great image!
Thanks Anivad, for being the first to comment on this
– edy4sure
Edy, how wonderful!! I love the gold you’ve added. Congratulations!
Thanks Frannie, for challenging me to do this :)
– edy4sure
Outstanding!
Thanks for your wonderful comments & support Enoeda :)
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holy cow this is fabulous work!
Thanks Linaji :) LOL, ‘holy cow’? ha ha ha!
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They seem much alike, but yet there are so many differences. THIS HAS WOW FACTOR for sure!! I really loved the original image…….now you have brought out the soul that was hidden inside. Congratulations on this brilliant translation!!
This is a lovely comment Liz, shows that you really looked to see what my translation was about :D
– edy4sure
fantastic work, edy!!! best of luck in sojie12!! :-) val
Thanks Val. I’ll need it ‘cause I just joined the group so I’m feeling like ‘small fry’ if you know what I mean ;-)
– edy4sure
Awesome work!
Thanks Eno, it was quite challenging at first, but I’m glad I did it :D
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Congratulations to both… you and Kathie. Great artworks!!
Thanks Haydee, It been quite a ‘roll’ LOL
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Oh wow, Edy, this is awesome, I just love it. You have translated it perfectly. The colours, the textures, its truly come to life…..congrats on a wonderful work of art. Thanks for choosing my photo to translate its been a wonderful experience. Kathie :))
I’m so happy & feel so honored to hear this comment from you. (Loud applause)Take a bow Kathie, you deserve it !!! :D
– edy4sure
Love both the original and your painting! You’ve created an awesome work! Congratulations!
Thanks for your encouraging comment Barbara, I really appreciate it :D
– edy4sure