Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Rower



Another submission just under the wire. I started this a couple of weeks ago and just didn't get to it until now. While I was painting, I was wondering how many other people thought about Paula Villanova while they were working on their pieces. There is a definite resemblence to Paula in her dark shades as she appears in her avatar don't you think? 

oil on masonite 

8" x 6 1/2"
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15 comments:

  1. dominique eichiJuly 8, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Vern, Your piece is so nice. I love your style.

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  2. Edward BurtonJuly 8, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Really nice, Vern - great job with the figure.

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  3. Dana CooperJuly 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Just when I start to wonder if you are painting, you post this great submission for the DSFDF challenge. Nice figure!

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  4. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    You're right Vern! She does look like Paula. Maybe she rows as well as run. Great job my friend.

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  5. David Larson EvansJuly 8, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Very nice Vern and you have plenty of company when it comes to waiting to the last minute.

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  6. Angela ElledgeJuly 8, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Outstanding all around!

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  7. Kerri SettleJuly 9, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Great job. I really like the way you handled the figure in this.

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  8. Dean H.July 9, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Very smooth and accomplished look to the figure, Vern! Great composition.

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  9. Camille LaRue OlsenJuly 10, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Your boat details and that amazing foreground water (love the masses of color surrounded by gray) make me sorry I didn't try this one. What I love most is that I don't think you 'copied' what you saw but you truly injected an artist's vision of the beauty that should/could be there. WELL DONE!!!

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  10. Vern SchwarzJuly 11, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Thank you all for the kind words. I'm finding it harder and harder to find time for blogging and painting, but I do appreciate all your comments.

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  11. Glenda MosherJuly 11, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Very nice Vern. You've captured the figure very well. I like the way you did the reflection.

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  12. KAY LYBRANDJuly 12, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Vern, Great Job! I love the painting.

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  13. L.HolmJuly 17, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Hi, Vern - Wonderful painting...and I do see the resemblance to Paula.
    I'm finding it hard to blog and paint also...

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  14. Paula VillanovaJuly 17, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Geez Vern...I'm sorry I've dropped out of blogland for awhile because of a new job but imaging my surprise when I returned and saw this piece! And know what? I row too! (But I swear it isn't me!)Anyway...I hope it's not too narcissistic to say I really like this piece...and frankly, I'm touched!Your work continues to astound...happy painting!

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  15. Vern SchwarzJuly 18, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks you guys, it looks like a few of us are getting a little less time for art and blogging.

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