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ScribalWriter β€” Hands, Heart, Feet

Published: 2012-02-14 01:18:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1699; Favourites: 43; Downloads: 17
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Description Happy Valentine's Day everyone! All the best.

11x16. Black watercolour on watercolour paper. My own photo reference used. Original (reference) picture taken by me, contrast and tones edited by my sister.

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Comments: 50

SL-PhotographySWE [2015-08-02 20:29:28 +0000 UTC]

Amamzing in every way!
that's a lot of details!

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ScribalWriter In reply to SL-PhotographySWE [2015-08-02 21:24:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I have a tendency to try and create paintings using as little colours as possible. I think I find it challenging (also exasperating. ).

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SL-PhotographySWE In reply to ScribalWriter [2015-08-03 08:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Yeah that is sure a challenge but you should always strive to become better so that's good!

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ScribalWriter In reply to SL-PhotographySWE [2015-08-04 19:23:30 +0000 UTC]

Very true. We're all always learning.

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SL-PhotographySWE In reply to ScribalWriter [2015-08-04 21:58:09 +0000 UTC]

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KanchanMahon [2013-07-21 16:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Great concept! And the thumbnail looks like a photo!

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ScribalWriter In reply to KanchanMahon [2013-07-21 21:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I've always stuck to minimal colours in my paintings, but this was a particularly interesting experience. I'd never tried all black before. I'm glad you liked it!

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visionart [2012-02-24 03:49:59 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant!

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ScribalWriter In reply to visionart [2012-02-25 03:13:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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visionart In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-25 16:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Pleasure!!

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retro2k [2012-02-16 22:37:21 +0000 UTC]

It late... but I hope you had a great Valentines Day, my dear Angèle!!!

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ScribalWriter In reply to retro2k [2012-02-17 00:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear Frank! I had a nice one. I hope you did as well!

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Forestina-Fotos [2012-02-16 14:09:27 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!

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ScribalWriter In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2012-02-17 00:53:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I was going to ask before... does this mean you're all settled in at the new place? ^__^ How are things going?

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Forestina-Fotos In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-17 14:59:55 +0000 UTC]

We officially moved in yesterday but we still have stuff to move from the old house. But we've moved most of our things. Very knackering because we're doing it all ourselves! We'll be ringing our broadband provider this afternoon so changing it to our new address might take a few weeks. So this will be my last update for a while!

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ScribalWriter In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2012-02-17 23:59:14 +0000 UTC]

I see! I'll look forward to seeing you back online! Take care and good luck with finishing up moving.

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ScribalWriter In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2012-02-16 21:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Tara! I think I'll be attempting another version of this, but it was a wonderful practice.

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Giselle-M [2012-02-15 00:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Wow I love this! I love the composition! Great work!! And Happy Valentine's to you too!

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ScribalWriter In reply to Giselle-M [2012-02-15 00:20:37 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you! My first attempt at painting hands and feet - I think I may try another version soon. (A present for my mother perhaps?) Happy Valentines!

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Giselle-M In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-15 14:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Hands and feet are no easy task, you did great!

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ScribalWriter In reply to Giselle-M [2012-02-16 01:00:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again! Maybe I'll slowly work my way up to faces.

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BellaFuoco [2012-02-14 22:03:48 +0000 UTC]

BEAUTIFUL!

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ScribalWriter In reply to BellaFuoco [2012-02-14 23:58:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Amber! I think I'll be painting another version of this soon, but this was a good study for me. I'm slowly working myself up to try painting figures (I find it all a little frightening! ).

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BellaFuoco In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-15 01:20:23 +0000 UTC]

I think we all find figures a little daunting at times. But it is very well done. I thought it was a photograph. you have such amazing control of water colors. Its very stunning. And your welcome for the fav!

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ScribalWriter In reply to BellaFuoco [2012-02-16 00:51:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you again. I suppose I'm always my own worst critic, especially on something I've never attempted before. I'm so glad you think so, though! Thanks.

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BellaFuoco In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-16 09:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Every artist is their worst critic. We see what we feel are flaws. But most people normally find those flaws the best part of the work.

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ScribalWriter In reply to BellaFuoco [2012-02-16 21:14:33 +0000 UTC]

That's true, and especially since the artist knows what the image should look like. But thanks again for all the support.

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samjo989 [2012-02-14 15:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Aww! That's a beautiful image - the heart shape works very well It's very beautifully drawn, too.

Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

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ScribalWriter In reply to samjo989 [2012-02-14 23:57:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much, Sam! I'm still not loving it (I think because solely having black on the watercolour paper makes it look a bit dirty in some places), but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I may try another version soon though.

I hope you've had an excellent Valentines Day so far!

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Piarvi-Recherreen [2012-02-14 10:56:11 +0000 UTC]

so elegantly drawed

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ScribalWriter In reply to Piarvi-Recherreen [2012-02-14 23:54:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. It was the first time I've attempted something like this with paint, so it was certainly an experience. I'm glad you like it!

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Piarvi-Recherreen In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-15 11:14:13 +0000 UTC]

you should keep on ...

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ScribalWriter In reply to Piarvi-Recherreen [2012-02-16 00:57:47 +0000 UTC]

I'll come back to figures again. Promise.

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Piarvi-Recherreen In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-17 11:17:20 +0000 UTC]

great !

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A-D-McGowan [2012-02-14 10:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Marvelous work!

Very tender and touching

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ScribalWriter In reply to A-D-McGowan [2012-02-14 23:53:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Allan! It was a bit of a study, seeing as I've never really attempted to paint figures of any kind before. I don't love the final result, but I'm pleased with it.

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A-D-McGowan In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-15 07:38:29 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome!

I can sympathize with your feeling of not loving the final result, I barely tolerate most of my own work, somehow settling on an uneasy truce with a my art...upon completing a work that displeases me for one reason or another, I stare at the work and say to it, "I won't call you a complete failure, Painting, if you don't call me a complete failure. Are we in agreement, Painting?" To which my painting always waits slightly longer than I'd like before replying, "Agreed, Artist. Now place me in soft sunlight, and show off my good side." To which I reply, "I thought the light was quite nice inside the closet, Painting. Perhaps you might enjoy it in there?"

Ah, yes, the demented relationship between and an artist and art!

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ScribalWriter In reply to A-D-McGowan [2012-02-16 00:56:53 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that's it exactly. Ah, the things we put ourselves through. Sometimes I wonder why. And then I begin to paint again and remember, "Oh, it's because of this." I shouldn't be surprise, seeing as the same happens with my writing. I suppose it might even be a good thing. It pushes me harder every time I paint.

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33M [2012-02-14 03:41:33 +0000 UTC]

What a wonderful Piece....I love babies feet, hands, faces, heck, I just love babies....

M

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ScribalWriter In reply to 33M [2012-02-14 23:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. It's very hard not to love babies! This one didn't turn out quite as I wanted, but I'm still pleased. The idea is there, and it's the first time ever attempting to paint hands (or feet) in watercolour. Still a ways to go, but I think it's a decent first try. Plus, those are my nephew's feet; how can I not love them? ^__^

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33M In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-16 05:38:44 +0000 UTC]

I think it turned out fab.....and yes, those little feet
are so cute and especially so that they belong to him

M

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ScribalWriter In reply to 33M [2012-02-16 21:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again. Even now, as he's growing bigger, I can't stop myself from taking photos of his tiny hands and feet. I'm going to be one of those weird relatives that always has a camera. lol

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33M In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-17 03:36:29 +0000 UTC]

My family makes fun of me and my camera.....I just pour them a few
drinks and then just sit back and click click click.......LOLOL

M

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ScribalWriter In reply to 33M [2012-02-17 23:56:52 +0000 UTC]

lol That's a good plan. I'll give that a try next time.

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sweetmarly [2012-02-14 02:23:34 +0000 UTC]

The heart shape of everything is very appropriate for Valentine's Day...children are all about love.

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ScribalWriter In reply to sweetmarly [2012-02-14 02:32:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. When I decided to paint something for Valentine's Day, this was the first thing I thought of. The shape worked so well, and the image itself was very fitting. Plus, it was a nice practice for trying something new (I generally stay away from figures in my painting). Thanks so much for the kind words! I only wish the scan turned out a little better. I always find, unfortunately, that watercolour paper doesn't scan all that well.

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sweetmarly In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-14 02:45:00 +0000 UTC]

It's really lovely. I thought at first glance that it might be a photo-manipulation until I opened it...then I thought that it might be graphite pencils...I had not even considered water colour until you mentioned it in your description. The technique you have used is very subtle...usually with water colour one can see where the different layers stop and start...you have blended all the shading wonderfully. Very nicely done!

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ScribalWriter In reply to sweetmarly [2012-02-14 03:08:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you again, especially for such a wonderful, though-out comment. I still almost feel as though it could use a little more darkness on the fingers, but I'm weary of making them too dark, especially when I want that contrast from the background. But I suppose it's hard to ever feel like a piece is a hundred percent completed.
I'm glad you like it. It makes me feel much better about the piece.

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sweetmarly In reply to ScribalWriter [2012-02-14 03:56:28 +0000 UTC]

I always like your work...it's why I watch you.... Your hummingbird art is particularly fun. They remind me of patchwork quilts.

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ScribalWriter In reply to sweetmarly [2012-02-15 00:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you again! That means a lot. I've really come to love that style - and patchwork quilts were exactly what I wanted them to resemble! I'm glad that succeeded. I will be coming back to that style again in the future.

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