Friday, May 20, 2011

HAPPY PAINT PARTY FRIDAY!!!!

Here is my faux pointillism - inspired by EVA and Nicola at Pointy Pix!!!  Eva has taken on a pointillism project and I just couldn't imagine trying it...but did...let me tell you - yikes!  I literally had to use my left hand to hold my right hand back from just coloring in my sketch!!!  Making those dots - millions of tiny dots is just like me trying to hold a yoga pose and breath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I appreciate the art done like this all the more.  The work that Nicola does at Pointy Pix is INCREDIBLE!!!!  She has a portrait of her dog that I can't imagine doing - seriously incredible.
Anyways, back to my Paint Party Friday post - yard sunshine - done in faux pointillism!!!!




 Thanks to Eva and Kristin for hosting our Friday fun at Paint Party Friday!  I do get around to check out all the great art but it takes me all week and then it's time to start again!

cheers, dana
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26 comments:

  1. Lynne MoncrieffMay 20, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Hi
    Visiting from Paint Party Friday (this is my first time!!!)
    Love the vibrancy to your piece of art. Gorgeous.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Lovely piece, full of sunshine! Happy PPF, Valerie

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  3. CrystalMay 20, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love Eva's pointillism painting. I think it would be hard for me to paint that way. You have done a wonderful job by the way! :-)

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  4. SHERI COOKMay 20, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    This is wonderful and so bright! HAPPY PPF!

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  5. carlareyMay 20, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    This is great, so bright and happy. Almost makes me want to leave the dandelions in my yard.

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  6. EVAMay 20, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks Dana! So surprised my little experiment inspired you. It is a lot of work, isn't it! (No doubt why I am not yet finished...)

    I love your flowers! Fabulous colours and composition!

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  7. NettyMay 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Terrific piece of art, must have taken you ages and ages Annette x

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  8. Sacred YoliMay 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow. great and challenging technique!

    Happy PPF!

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  9. Julie PrichardMay 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love this!! Happy PPF!

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  10. Tammie LeeMay 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    gosh, I love making point art. Yours is lovely.

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  11. Kristin DudishMay 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Wow, that's a lot of dots - I enlarged it so I could get the full effect... wonderful!

    Congratulations on your son's wedding! (The stamped tree was a brilliant idea and such a great keepsake.)

    xo
    Kristin

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  12. Denise MulliganMay 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Very cool, love pointilism.
    Looks like your wedding went well!
    Happy PPF!

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  13. GlorV1May 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Great piece. Full of wonderful color. Vibrant. Happy PPF

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  14. ChristineMay 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    love it! Good for you trying something new.

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  15. AbelaMay 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    These yellow speak of spring and life.Saludos

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  16. VictoriaMay 20, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    This is fabulous..gorgeous work..very striking..such brilliance and beauty!!
    Victoria

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  17. Pellie / PennyMay 20, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Dana,
    what a lovely piece.

    I can only begin to imagine how tedious making all those dots was - but the final result was stunning.

    Keep learning and expanding your talents girl.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  18. Mary HysongMay 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love that tree idea! All mine are grown tho, and it's going to be a few years before any of the grandkids get married! Happy PPF.

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  19. Rosie KaplanMay 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Good on you - I wouldn't have the patience. It looks good.

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  20. Hybrid JMay 20, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Such details and love the color contrast!

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  21. MelisaMay 21, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I think it would be really hard, too. It requires more patience than I have! I love the way you overlaid the full flower over the detail of the flower. Neat composition!

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  22. Heather FoustMay 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the colors!!! Yellow is such a great color for flowers!!!

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  23. Anne ButeraMay 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Just lovely! Such a cheerful painting. I can't imagine trying it. Cheers to you for taking on the challenge.

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  24. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you so much for the mention and the huge compliments on my work!! I think your 'faux' pointillism looks great - I laughed when you said you have to hold your hand back from just colouring in because I sometimes get that urge too!!

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  25. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Wow, you have taken on a serious art project! Pointillism is not easy! Kudos to you...it's coming out great!
    Happy PPF!

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  26. SabinaMay 29, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Love that sketch! And looking through my old stuff always makes me smile too so I know what you mean. Hope you have fun at that bike this weekend.

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