Sunday, January 25, 2009

Choir

This one was really fun to paint. I wanted to keep it somewhat loose, so I tried very hard not to obsess about detail. It took me quite a while to get the results I wanted, but it was worth it. I'm so happy with the way it turned out!


"Choir"
10" x 8"
Soft Pastel on Suede Matboard

15 comments:

  1. Mona Diane ConnerJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Kari, what a magical piece! I really feel like I can feel and experience the thrill of the singing that is taking place, even without hearing the music, so I feel that you captured something very special, even beyond the literal beauty of light, color, softness, etc.

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  2. Kari TirrellJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Thank you, Mona! I'm glad to know your impressions of it, and I appreciate your taking the time to tell me. It means a lot! Thanks. :)

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  3. Edward BurtonJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    WOW, beautiful piece, Kari! You really captured the moment. Very well done!

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  4. Nancy L. VanceJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    This is wonderful! You really captured this! I love to work in pastels and really enjoy being inspired by other pastel artists!

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  5. Kari TirrellJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Thanks! Your pastels are very nice. :)

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  6. jennifer woodburnJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    I love your site. You really have a talent with the way you use the pastels. Your paintings glow! I look forward to seeing more.

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  7. Kari TirrellJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    That's very nice of you to say, Jennifer, thank you!

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  8. FRANKJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Love the choirs hands. They make a good painting sing.
    Fran Knueppel

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  9. Kari TirrellJanuary 31, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Thank you, Fran! :)

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  10. Dana CooperFebruary 1, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Kari! You have every right to be proud, this is an amazing piece that REALLY appeals to me...beautiful!

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  11. Kari TirrellFebruary 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Thank you, Dana! I appreciate the compliment. :)

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  12. UnknownFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    This is really special. You kept the details to a minimum except in her face, so that the eye doesn't get caught up looking elsewhere. Very nice.

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  13. Kari TirrellFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Thanks, Deborah!

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  14. dominique eichiFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Beautiful expressions ! nicely done

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  15. Kari TirrellMarch 1, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Thank you, Dominique!

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