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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	I hope this works (pic added) Nov 20^th, 2009 at 7:01pm Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Puttin' Up. 12" x 16" acrylic on canvas board. Thank you Marc for your help in posting and your critique. Thanks for viewing and I truly hope y'all like this.
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Reply #1 - Nov 20^th, 2009 at 7:37pm

You hit the highlights/shadows and reflections perfectly on the granite pot and mason/ball jars with a clear connection to the main background.

The texture on the jar lids is superb, which leads my eye to the ladle and its clean shadow lines and the splash on the table.

Portraying real depth (3D) is really tough with a painting like this, but you nailed it.

I’ve always been drawn to your eye for color, and you didn’t miss a beat this time. By maintaining a balance of accuracy without going into “garish overdrive” - subdued just enough to maintain the feel of the whole series, this could sell “standalone” or part of the series.

Hopefully other people have the same great taste that I do! But seriously, I would be a happy man if I had a small fraction of your talent.

Marc

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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #2 - Nov 20^th, 2009 at 8:07pm All I can say is WOW! (and wishing I had Marc's talent for art critique....to say it better). The ladle is especially mesmerizing....seems like you could reach in and pick it up! Wonderful work.... Best, Jon
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #3 - Nov 20^th, 2009 at 8:17pm Quote: Portraying real depth (3D) is really tough with a painting like this, but you nailed it. Incredible.... How the hell do you keep doing it? It boggles my mind. Charlie
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #4 - Nov 20^th, 2009 at 8:46pm That's just knock-yer-socks-off good, Jen. Thanks for posting this. Best, George
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #5 - Nov 21^st, 2009 at 8:08am I've still an old pot just like that at the cottage for boiling potatoes, spagetti, and stews. It's an oldie. Appetizing kitchen picture, gettin' out the good stuff and ready to roll with the cooking.
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catlind CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Surf's Up! Posts: 4536 Weaverville NC Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #6 - Nov 21^st, 2009 at 8:41am Mmmmm I can smell the kitchen......all the scents of canning season. Awesome stuff Jen! Cat
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #7 - Nov 21^st, 2009 at 9:03pm Love your work, Jen.....absolutely beautiful....and such GREAT attention to detail...perfect!!!!!!
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Reply #8 - Nov 21^st, 2009 at 11:22pm

My eye gravitates to the detail on the jars to highlight the embellishments between the Ball and Atlas canning jars. Stunning work. And there is one pepper in that far right jar that leads the eye to see the internal curve inside. Brings the mind to see inside the jar as well as the work as a whole.

Jenn, the more you paint, the deeper you delve into your subject. I'm in awe as usual......

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #9 - Nov 22^nd, 2009 at 6:54am Very nice work Jen, looks great!
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #10 - Nov 22^nd, 2009 at 7:49am From someone who can't even draw stick figures.... geezzz - that's buuutiful... Hugs (No talent) BD
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lorac CH.com Old Timer Offline Imagine Posts: 433 Tennessee Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #11 - Nov 22^nd, 2009 at 9:16am WOW that is just amazing. How long did that take you.? You are really good.
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #12 - Nov 22^nd, 2009 at 10:19am I so enjoy seeing each and every-one of your creations Jenn
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Jrcox CH.com Veteran Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 123 FARMINGTON, MN Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #13 - Nov 22^nd, 2009 at 11:47pm fantastic work. I went to school for graphic design and I spent countless hours on illustrator and photoshop to get effects like this. This was painted correct? Again fantastic work.
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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #14 - Nov 23^rd, 2009 at 6:56am Wow Jen.. excellent work, there's definitely alot of talent on show.. Lefty..!
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LeLimey Ex Member	Re: I hope this works (pic added) Reply #15 - Nov 24^th, 2009 at 12:43pm I've been waiting all weekend to see this - was away from home and couldn't get it to load.. it was worth the wait. I love it, thanks Jen
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