Thursday, December 11, 2008

Boots

I painted this for the current challenge on the Different Strokes From Different Folks blog. Since this was a simple subject, Karin suggested we push ourselves in a different direction. That was truly my intention when I started this painting. I blocked in the basic shapes with the side of a pastel, and everything was going fine. But then my brain took over and by the time I realized it was not going how I’d originally intended, I was having too much fun to stop.


10”x8”
Soft Pastel on Suede Matboard
Speaking of fun, I got a nice surprise when the results for last month's EBSQ shows were tallied. In the Portrait Swap show, my portrait of Frankie won Member’s Choice award, and Tracey & Poe won Patron’s Choice. My portrait of Obama won Member’s Choice in the Campaign Art Show. Thanks to all who voted for my work! It was definitely a fun surprise!

14 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    I love the softness of this piece.

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  2. Kari TirrellDecember 12, 2008 at 1:40 PM

    Thank you, Sheila!

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  3. Pat BurnsDecember 13, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    Another beautiful piece!

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  4. adebanjiDecember 13, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Your boots are great- they look really look like suede boots. Surprising -the effect you got!

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  5. Marilyn M. KingDecember 13, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    Your work sings! I looked back through November and was truly admiring every piece! Haven't you heard that "realism" is in!

    I laughed at your ongoing laments about "loosening up" and can identify so much!!!! I sent in my boots painting that is loose this time and feel sort of like I forgot to put on some of my clothes!

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  6. Kari TirrellDecember 14, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks, Pat!

    Thank you Adebanji - I painted this on suede matboard, so the effect isn't difficult to achieve!

    Thank you Marilyn. Doesn't it seem like it should be easier to paint loose? I like your boots, but I know exactly what you mean.:)

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  7. dominique eichiDecember 17, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful well finished boots they, spell richness.
    I love your answers for your tag. Great job !

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  8. Kari TirrellDecember 17, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    Thanks, Dominique!

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  9. Torrie SmileyDecember 17, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Congratulations on the EBSQart shows! I VOTED!

    I love your boots! ~ I can't wait to see what is next. :)

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  10. Kari TirrellDecember 18, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks, Torrie! :)

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  11. Eugenia Wadsworth MartinDecember 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM

    I almost feel I could step right in them. Great job.

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  12. Kari TirrellDecember 19, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks, Eugenia! I appreciate the compliment.:)

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  13. Edward BurtonDecember 22, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Wonderful job on the boots - you can almost feel the soft suede texture of them.

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  14. Kari TirrellDecember 22, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks, Edward!

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