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©2007-2009 `Laurazee
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Acrylic on Canvas, 36"x 36"
Status: Sold

When I saw the source photo, I knew it had tremendous potential. However, the source photo was taken about 25-30 years ago, and the Rowing Club today is not a reddish brown anymore. Today, the building is very dark brown with white trim. I thought about being anachronistic but then figured it's just too recognizable a building so I better update it. Thing is, the reddish brown makes for a better, more colorful composition. So I guess I kind of kept it, though I did update the railings.

Landscape error that is going to drive me crazy is the red and white boat on the LH side: it is pointing the wrong way, out of the painting, though it is like that in the photo. I'll fix that later (Update: fixed, somewhat)

The only message about this painting, if there is one, is this is a place where people have celebrations: they get married, they have anniversary parties, they celebrate life. The clouds look like balloons, the trees look like birthday candles, and the boats and water have all sorts of confetti color in them. It's just happy, that's all.

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:iconfarcry77:
Just a wonderful drawing this is. I like the mix of colors in this. They are vivid and cheerful. And so do the shapes.
:iconjussslic:
your acrylics are so awesome! i love the way you take a source photo and truly make it your own scene

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Standing here, the old man said to me,
Before these crowded streets, here stood
my dreaming tree
:iconcigarash:
Spectacular! :clap:

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Bingo question - If 66 is "clickety click", and 22 is "two little ducks", why isn't 62 "clickety duck"?

98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature.
:iconsatansgoalie:
wow, i don't even know what to say!

i'm glad i don't paint. i would be very depressed right now.

great job on this one.

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There's a fine line between clever and stupid.

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:iconanjules:
I say this a lot, but I always mean it - gorgeous. Every time, it's the colours that suck me in, but also the funky wobbly style that is so uniquely yours.

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:icondiamondie:
Beautiful work, I love the style. Great use of colors and the picture has a lot of depth despite the "cartoonishness".
:iconvivalavida:
Wonderful work as usual, I love the beautiful colors. Your style is unique ! :clap:

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:+favlove:Make at least one person smile every day.:+favlove:

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:iconpsykodork:
I really love your style...

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:iconforgetfulrainn:
Holy duck, this gets better and better! It really does! You're developing your own voice with this, and it's starting to show. I'm really excited! This painting is REALLY good. When I'm rich I'll buy a tonload of paintings from you :D. (Just a lil' patience and I'll get there.)

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June 24, 2007
2.2 MB
277 KB
900×900

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