Friday, September 12, 2008

Long Walk Home oil paiting

"Long Way Home" 5x5 oil on canvas
This is my new piece for the fundraiser in case my politicians actually sell. This is fresh off my easel this morning. Supertramp's song "Take the Long Way Home", played in my head while I painted it. I think she's returning from a wedding and she's mumbling to herself about being a bridesmaid for the 14th time and this time 5 people actually teased her about never being a bride LOL! Can you see all the exclamation points on her head? :)

I can't believe I actually finished my contribution to Different Strokes by Different Folks this early in the week. But I responded to Karin's image of Rehoboth Beach in this more nostalgic manner. If you think the woman looks familiar it's because I borrowed her from Sorrola lol See? It pays to know your art masters!

My dear little Red Vicki Lou had this test game on her blog and I think it's so cool! I scored 23. And I was a little flustered that it was low but to find out my age range scored from 0-1409! So low was good ;) THE ART TEST enjoy!

Off I work at the gallery today, I'm extra pleased I finished a painting this morning YAY me!


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16 comments:

  1. Skeet SirmonsFri Sep 12, 03:19:00 PM CDT

    Erika -

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I like the fact that you included a figure in your interpretation of Karin's photo.

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  2. Art By ErikaSat Sep 13, 02:11:00 AM CDT

    Thanks for dropping by Skeet and leaving a comment :) I think this round of art really pushed for a more imaginative rendition of Karin's photo, from what I'm seeing so far, including yours.

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  3. Hillary MillerSat Sep 13, 11:45:00 AM CDT

    Wow! This is a beautiful, etherial piece. I love how you made this subject totally your own. It really stands out among the other (also well done) interpretations of this photo. Congrats!
    love,
    Hillary

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  4. VickiRossArtSat Sep 13, 12:29:00 PM CDT

    CD:
    loved the painting! I got to spend yesterday in the studio and regained some balance. You did better than me on the color test...I'm blaming my high score on the fact I was on a laptop. teehee!

    Red

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  5. Art By ErikaSat Sep 13, 02:16:00 PM CDT

    Thanks Hillary! Karin Jurick our hostess, is encouraging the participants to "make choices from information given (you)". If you weren't so busy making big bucks with your art I'd encourage you to participate :) Love you!

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  6. Art By ErikaSat Sep 13, 02:19:00 PM CDT

    Well good for you for playing in the studio! The gallery was so slow so you can imagine how tormented I was not being able to paint instead :p

    I got 23 on first try, I think it was luck. Based on the resulting graph it gave, I tried it one more time and it was 30 so I quit!

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  7. CarenSun Sep 14, 08:19:00 PM CDT

    I agree, Erika, your's is a standout!

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  8. Art By ErikaSun Sep 14, 10:45:00 PM CDT

    Thanks so much Caren! Hope you keep me company in the DSDF blog :)

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  9. AnonymousTue Sep 16, 08:36:00 AM CDT

    This work has a nice feel to it. You would think someone would walk her home.

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  10. Sylvia JenstadWed Sep 17, 07:25:00 AM CDT

    What a beautiful lovely painting... amazing...

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  11. Theresa RankinWed Sep 17, 08:08:00 AM CDT

    Erika leave it to you to put that original note to the photo!! Even if it is Sorolla(whom I love)you went beyond the photo and were not a slave to it which often happens!!! It is truly lovely!!

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  12. Art By ErikaWed Sep 17, 10:33:00 AM CDT

    Hi onpainting (both of you!) Doesn't this painting tell a story? I love a reflective painting! Thanks for your visit and comment :)

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  13. Art By ErikaWed Sep 17, 10:35:00 AM CDT

    Hi Sylvia! Thanks so much for your visit and positive comment! Have fun in Calgary!

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  14. Art By ErikaWed Sep 17, 10:37:00 AM CDT

    Well there you are Mz T! Of course I knew you love Sorolla as your works are just as beautiful! It's too easy to be so dependent on photos so it's definitely a victory moment when I can go off on my own. Well I'm off to see how your weekend went!

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  15. Lady ArdenWed Sep 17, 11:40:00 PM CDT

    This is an amazing painting. I am not a real artist, but I regularly follow art blogs and I'm so glad to have found yours through your participation in the weekly Karin Jurick photo challenge.

    Cheers,
    Julie
    Ps. The hue test was fun! I scored a 12.

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  16. Art By ErikaFri Sep 19, 10:43:00 AM CDT

    Thanks so much Julie! WHOAH I'm impressed with your eyes -12???? My friend Hillary scored 4 - ok I feel blind now lol

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Thank you for taking the time to comment ~Erika

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