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Saturday, June 27, 2009

First Tim Gagnon project


As I mentioned earlier, I'm taking a class from Tim Gagnon. He's so talented!
I finally mustered up the courage to finish my first project and put an old barn/shed on it. Boy, it's very hard to get the grass wispy like his when my fan brush is just too new. I'm looking forward to it getting a little spikey and worn down and hopefully that will help.

I didn't put distant mountains in my background, well.....because I live in the flat lands of ND and we really have no mountains on this side of the state :) Keepin' it real. ha

Have a great Saturday!
Darla
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21 comments:

  1. MaryJune 27, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    This is fabulous!!!!! You did a great job!!

    My dad was born in ND,and I used to spend summers in Mott!!

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  2. Silke PowersJune 27, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    That's great! I recognize those clouds... Love the barn and the lack of mountains! Beautiful painting!! :) Silke

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  3. NicolaJune 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    This is great!! And different from what you normally show us. I love the colours, very nice!

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  4. Michelle EatonJune 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    You are doing fantastic Darla! I think it looks wonderful :)

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  5. A - Zinnia ProductionsJune 27, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Darla, this painting is just beautiful. I love the colors and the style. Barns are a favorite theme of mine. Living in California, I see so many different kinds. I have always meant to snap pictures of all the different barns I see...but alas! Poor planning and no time have thrown a wrench in the works.
    Thank goodness for wonderful artists like you who have the talent to capture the beauty of a barn on a hill. Love it! Keep going girl!

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  6. Jennifer {Studio JRU}June 27, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Wow... I *love* it... beautiful!! I like it just as it is, no mountains... I think it's gorgeous! The sky is amazing!!

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  7. JoyJune 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    I arrived here via 'New Day, New Season'. I really admire your artwork, it's very pretty and unique. I see there is lots more art work on your blog... I need to explore!

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  8. BrendaJune 27, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Wow, awesome job Darla - you've really nailed it.

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  9. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Your clouds are amazing! The whole painting is fantastic!!

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  10. sandramucciardi.comJune 28, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    i absolutely love this painting!!!! great job!

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  11. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BJune 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Ohhh, Ilove this! Your sky is lovely and it looks sooo serene!

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  12. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Oh cool, it is awesome Darla! Grass looks brilliant!

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  13. DorisJune 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Ohhh beautiful! Love it.
    Doris :)

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  14. ReneeJune 29, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Wow Darla. This is fantastic.

    You are so talented its crazy, I love what you have been doing lately.

    By the way you are so funny and you make me laugh.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  15. MagicMarkingsArtJune 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    This is really beautiful. Your colors are exquisite, and I love the texture on your barn.
    Kudos

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  16. maledillaJune 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Looks great Darla ! I hope mine will turn out as well as yours, I am still working on lesson 1. Tim`s painting lessons are great.

    Have a great day
    Mona

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  17. Inspiration By Karen Needle Felted Sculptures of Dogs, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, Portraits, PaintingsJune 29, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Wow you did a fabulous job!! Looks beautiful!

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  18. adrienne traffordJune 29, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    this is so wonderful - i want to go there!

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  19. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful As Always Darla! Love it!! Now I have to learn my way around this..wow..I am out of the loop for sure lol

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  20. Serena LewisJune 30, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    Fantastic work, Darla! I love how you rendered the grass and the rich colour of the sky sets the painting off beautifully....great work ~ :)

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  21. Audit Oakland CEDAJuly 8, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    I am in Tim's class too. I think your version is wonderful. I am jealious on how good yours looks. I haven't tried the barn yet.

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