Thursday 9 August 2012

This subject was about 50yards away from where we were painting at Chipstead Wednesday before last. Apart from the figure I painted it from a photo that I took on the day. I added the figure because I thought it really needed it. Is the figure going to make a phone call? He has been taking photo`s because he has a camera in his hand.

14 comments:

  1. I agree I think the figure helps the composition and design of the piece.

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  2. Hi Shirley.
    Thank you for your comment. I`m glad that you said that i did right to put the figure in, I wasn`t too sure myself. Your figure work is brilliant Shirley. All the best.
    Vic.

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  3. Excellent painting, Vic! the color of the building the greens...shadows...all perfect.!!

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  4. Hi Vic,

    I love this one! Lovely setting and the natural gait of the figure is fantastic. I think he is going to make a phone call.

    Regards,

    Sue

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  5. Hi Hilda.
    Thank you for your nice comment. It is a lovely area for an Artist. Bit cramped in the small area that we were painting in. Well worth it though. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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  6. Hi Sue.
    Thank you for your nice comment Sue. yes, I think that is what he is going to do, make a phone call.
    All the best Sue.
    Vic.

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  7. I really like that you're adding figures to these charming scenes. They bring them to life. The last one was good and this one is better. They also add a contemporary feeling--modern dressed pedestrian, old English villages. Nice mix.

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  8. I agree..the figure brings life and intrigue to the painting..the challenge..getting the figure in correct proportion..you seemed to have had no problem..nice piece vic

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  9. Hi Linda.
    Thank you very much for your nice comment. I do love placing a figure or two somewhere in a painting. I hope to go to Constable Country soon. I love that area. Stacks to paint. All the best Linda.
    Vic.

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  10. Hi Page.
    Thank you also for your nice comment. I agree with you page that one must get the figure in it`s right proportions. For instance, if that chap wanted to make a phone call, would he be able to get through the door. all the best page.
    Vic.

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  11. Super work Vic. I love that you included the figure because it gives the scene a 'story'. I keep telling myself I must include figures in my pictures, but never do. Mind you, I'm no good at them whereas you have captured the natural posture of this guy perfectly. Great job. ;-)

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  12. Hi John.
    Thank you very much for your great comment. It is a great place all around that area for Artist`s. I have just completed another from the same area fron a photo I took. Thanks again John and all the best mate.
    Vic.

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  13. Great job! All the best Robin J Mitchell

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  14. I`m glad that you like it Robin. Thank you for your nice comment. All the best.
    Vic.

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