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MOTIF: One of my favourite scenes

Posted by Carol Clarke on Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:01 am

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I think this will always be in my 'top ten' not least because it took me ages creating the BG in PS. Painting at a distance with the mouse feels very strange and seemed to take forever! but at the same time very relaxing. Then by adding the flood, the Swans and the light effects I finally felt it was complete. :D

Now I look at it again - and I can see where it could be worked on some more! :roll:
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by Clive on Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:13 am
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It's superb just as it is Carol, half the problem with creating images like this is knowing when to stop fiddling! :lol:
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:20 am
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It's superb just as it is Carol, half the problem with creating images like this is knowing when to stop fiddling! :lol:


Yes, I know just what you mean Clive! - I think its called the 'itchy mouse syndrome' :D
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by Colin Inman on Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:12 am
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A wonderful piece of work Carol, it deserves to be printed large.

Painting with a mouse can seem strange, I found that my wacom tablet really made it feel more natural
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Colin Inman wrote:
A wonderful piece of work Carol, it deserves to be printed large.

Painting with a mouse can seem strange, I found that my wacom tablet really made it feel more natural


I'm sure it does Col - but that costs money doesn't it... 8) I'll have to remember these things at Birthday or Christmas time, when I usually can't think of anything I want!! :D
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by Michael Brown on Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:23 am
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You most certainly have not lost a beat Carol! :)
Of course, the comp and effects are wonderful here, but it is the way that you worked your colors together that really grabs my attention.
Love it!
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by stevebein on Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:42 am
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I like the effect very much. Easy to see why it is in the top ten. Your painting is outstanding. Not sure if you even need a tablet. I tried a tablet, but for some reason, did not like it. Perhaps I should take some time at the booth at NANPA next week to review it again.
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by Doris Jennings on Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:53 am
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From here I looks perfect!
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by Matthew Pugh on Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:57 pm
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Hi Carol

Quite simply lovely, I find the tranquil colours just so appealing

I know what you mean by mouse painting, I still have not got the hang of that :lol:

Thanks for sharing a real beauty
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One of my fav images as well Carol, this is awesome 8) :D

Should be on a magazine cover 8)
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:12 am
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Hi Carol

Quite simply lovely, I find the tranquil colours just so appealing

I know what you mean by mouse painting, I still have not got the hang of that :lol:

Thanks for sharing a real beauty
Matthew


Catching them in the first place isn't easy - then they have to sit still while you paint'em... :mrgreen:
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I normally get to bribe them with cheese :lol:

Have a fine weekend
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:15 am
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:lol: and the same to you! :D
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by snoack on Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:58 pm
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Carol,

this is a wonderful piece of art. Should be perfect to sell it as a large canvas print.

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by Lisa Gimber on Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:09 am
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So gorgeous, Carol!!!!! This one needs to be hangin on my wall!!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:38 pm
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Magical, Carol. Well worth the mouse hours. Can't seem to find anything more you should do to this! :)

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by Fabs Forns on Sun Jan 14, 2007 8:05 pm
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Yea, I remember this one, and you know, I alwyas wante tosee Noahs again, if you find the time :roll:

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by NDCheryl on Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:36 pm
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This is definitely one of your coolest DC images. I would love to see this one very large and framed on a wall.
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by Gary Briney on Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:03 pm
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simply spectacular Carol -- love the smooth flow from flood to bg

love the pattern of the three snow geese --- very inspirational!!!
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by Ed Cordes on Sat Jan 20, 2007 9:10 pm
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Absolutely stunning. It looks like it would make a great book cover and/or poster.
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