Haystacks - Tom Godfrey after Monet

Tom Godfrey

Haystacks - Tom Godfrey after Monet

Our local 101 art group has a “Fabulous Fakes” exhibition every year. This was my attempt at one of Monet’s Haystacks series of paintings. I found it a really interesting study. You really look carefully at another artist’s work when you try to copy it and thus see subtle nuances which you might otherwise miss.

A new challenge from the acrylic painters gp prompted this upload.

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Haystacks - Tom Godfrey after Monet by Tom Godfrey
Haystacks - Tom Godfrey after Monet by Tom Godfrey
  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Beautiful work Tom…I remember seeing a doco on Monet and his haystacks recently, fascinating as is your work;)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Shanina – I had never studied his work before. Then when we went to the Canberra, I saw one of his haystacks paintings along with a couple of the water lillies paintings -fascinating.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    How beautiful…..gorgeous work…

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Tracey

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    It was a doco on the Sunday Arts program ABC, it’s probably available on DVD…really was brilliant;)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Shanina -I will keep a look out next time I visit an ABC shop.

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    that is absolutely awesome Tom. I think Monet would have been hard put to tell the difference!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Did he need glasses then? :) thanks Anne – love your comments

  • Kym Breeze

    Kym Breeze

    lovely painting….tones and highlights work really well…great study, wonderful talent.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Kym, lovely comment. Monet did all the hard work though, so I’d better give him credit :)

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    you’re being modest, Tom. I did a cross check and you’ve got it right down to the bent tip of the left stack!!! LOL.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Wow – you are good. LOL, lefrog unmasked, ze forger zells eaze fake Monets to galleries around ze world :)

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    I KNEW IT!
    Okay, I require the payment in unmarked non-sequential bills. Don’t worry about the brown paper bag (something definitely sleazy in that connotation), but perhaps an ox blood colour leather bag with long strap and pockets for pens and space for camera would be good.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    LOL ssssh, not so loud Anne- they are on their way :)

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    I reckon Monet could learn a lot from you Tom. You got the red glow in the shadows brilliantly.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Hmmm, thanks Brian, I just hope I’m not asked to put my Monet where my mouth is :)

  • David Stuart

    David Stuart

    Fine, fine, work Tom. I just took a peep at the original on line. A very good impression of an impressionist I say.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks David, I’m glad you’re “Impressed” :)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Wonderful work Tom!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks kreesor

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    Monet where my mouth is – yep, that wins a prize for being the winning pun of the year. LOL.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Praise from the master punner -thanks Brian :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awesome ..it does look like Monet !

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks Lucinda

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    This is really beautiful..!!! such sensitivity shining through ..

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thank you catherine- such thoughtful comments -bless ya :)

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Wow! Must have taken ages.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    yeh -on and off about a week :) thanks Firedrake

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    A week! You must be fast!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    :) but not loose :) thanks the drakester

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    beautfiul work Tom, your very talente ! ; )

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Annette

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    Wonderful work Tom

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thank you Cate. Always a bit of a cheek to copy a master :), but a very good learning experience.

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    Yes Tom I have to agree 100%

  • Marilyn Brown

    Marilyn Browncommunity host

    Congrats on being featured on the Home Page. This painting really deserves the exposure!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks kind lady. Yeah, it was a great surprise to see it there.

  • Marita McVeigh

    Marita McVeigh

    it turned out beautifully!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks very much Marita

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    CONGRATULATIONS

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    wow – thats a great banner and permanent reminder- thanks for the comment and the gift :)

    Cheers Tom

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Congratulations on your Front / Home Page Feature!!!!!!! This has always been a favorite of mine … was lucky enough to see it in Paris years ago … your representation of it is magnificent!!!! My congratulations on the painting itself and on your wonderful Feature here at RB!!!!!!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Wow, what a fantastic comment. Thanks for sharing and the kind words Lois. really cool to have been able to see the original. Now I can say I know someone who has seen the original :) Thanks again. Tom

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
    your work is really great
    Christian Zammit

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks so much Christian

  • CapturedByKylie

    CapturedByKylie

    A big congratulations on being featured on the home page (28th Feb 2009).

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks very much Kylie

  • Sam Dantone

    Sam Dantone

    Congrats on your home page feature…

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for the seal of approval Sam -very cool. Cheers Tom

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Beautiful variation on Monet !!!

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Helua..hopefully I didn’t vary too much from the original :)

  • Sanne Thijs

    Sanne Thijs

    here is an old screenshot from 28th of February 2009

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Sanne. What a good idea clever lady

  • K Bock

    K Bock

    this is so great! Beautiful painting Tom, you have wonderful style
    Please add your beautiful painting to our group
    Impressionism Café

    we have several challenges you may be interested in

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks for the invite IPC. :) (lazy me) Done.

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