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JohnPatience — Les Jardins de Sardy
Published: 2010-07-12 10:25:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 3334; Favourites: 133; Downloads: 0
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JohnPatience (apparently aka MonsieurFantasy) writes:
> Thanks for the fave.
No false flattery from me! The drawing on this one is very successful, especially the foreground foliage and the cypresses (though they might be Lombardy poplars -- anyway, those tall, slender trees that look so very Mediterranean.) And the restricted palette is just right as well. -- 6oT
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Many thanks for your carefully considered comment.
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I like the way this image compares with some of your fairy tale ones. The softer colors and style you used here, really create a more calm, subtle feel that fits the scene, just as the vibrant colors and styles fit your fairy tale scenes.
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Thanks for your kind comment. Choosing a color range to fit the image is always something to give careful thought to.
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Agreed. Color choices can really make or break an image, and you're welcome.
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I've been admiring this painting for over a month in my Message box, and thought I'd best get myself in gear and add it to my Fav's before the texture on the pot sloughs off 
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Ah ah, I think the texture on the pot is there for keeps.
I pleased to read that you like the picture, I think I did managed to convey something of the peacefulness of the place. The gardens are not very big but they are quite amazing, I'm sure you would love them.
Thanks for the fave and the nice comment Marylin.
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How coincidental, when I ran a Google search for the Gardens, the first site I chose brought up the exact view that you drew (minus your beautiful pot and flowers, though!): [link]
When I worked in the Civic Center in Los Angeles, California, a lifetime ago, the middle area was filled with acres of flowers in brilliant colors along with a large fountain with "dancing" water. I used to walk there during lunch hour. I looked for photos so I could show you, but the flowers seem to be mostly gone, replaced predominantly by greenery. But the beautiful fountain, at least, is still there: [link]
I had to laugh, though, at the photographer's comment ("a dry fountain--quite sad") at the Hall of Records where I worked: [link] Little does he know that the pool was dry even when I worked there all those years ago because (1) the pool leaked into the brand new building--the pool was directly over the area in which I worked and we had to put out pans to catch the water coming through the ceiling 
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I had to crouch down to get that plant and pot in the picture. I often like to take that child's eye view, I feel part of the environment that way, and not just a spectator.
That fountain in Los Angeles is very impressive but it's a shame about the flowers no longer being there.
By contrast the dry fountain is like some kind of sad metaphor, and enough to make one shed a tear for it.
I suppose the thought to take away from your tale about the mosaic is "Never think you can control nature, you're just gong to end up standing in a puddle."
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Beautiful work on these last pieces, John 
Anyways, great piece and fantastic execution ^___^
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Thanks Javier. I've heard of jesso but I have no idea what it is.
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Gesso is a kind of "cement" that quickly dries and that is used for laying out textures or a first layer for the media (oil or acrylic) to be absorbed. Doesn't work with watercolor or gouache very well, I'm afraid
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Sounds very much like the same stuff, I should have gessoed as much.
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Also, thanks for the card 
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You're welcome and I'm sure you don't.
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That texture stuf is awesome. I can almost feel the pot and the twigs and dirt inside.
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Yep I thoroughly recommend the the texture paste.
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Fantastic,
Texture paste? I can't say I've heard of that method before...
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Yeah it's fun stuff, try it and see.
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Oh, I do love the textures in that urn.
How does this acrylic texture work? Is it applied prior to painting or after - or does it have its own colours?
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This kind of thing is a controlled accident but I'll take the credit anyway.
I apply, it let it dry, then float the ink over the surface. There may well be other ways.
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Aha, thank you. Sounds very tempting...
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I'll surely go, sometimes, if it is not too far away from my home
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The texture medium is nice stuff to use
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I love the leaves of the plant in the foreground the most, but the whole painting is lovely.
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Thanks I should perhaps do more plant drawing.
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Plants are always a lovely subject. Looking forward to seeing them in your drawings.
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What a a serene setting. I love the colors and perspective
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Thanks Sophia your comments are always very kind. Thanks also for the faves
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You are very welcome, John.
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Lovely painting...looks suspiciously like digital though...
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I promise it's not digital.
I'll look forward to seeing the results, I'm sure they will be wonderful as ever.
Thanks for the fave
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In a good restaurant somewhere up in the north of Scotland would do you I should think.
Absolutely no need to apologize Javier. Our dogs name is actually Sula but I think I prefer Zula.
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Thanks Ann. I wouldn't mind living there myself, the place is so beautiful and peaceful.
Thanks for the fave. I hope all is well with you.
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Welcome. Just tired from all the people in and out.
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I hope things settle down for you soon. Take care.
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