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In reply to the discussion: A painting of my alley in the fall and a friend's peeling garage: [View all]harumph
(2,279 posts)24. I think your framing of the scenes is interesting - also,
the shadow of the tree falling against the door is handled very well.
your painterly treatment of the white door and the shadows on the snow - very well done.
Regarding the alleyway, I'm drawn to the seam or 'T' shape that the leaves have
taken down the center that drives your eye to the central tree across the street.
Both scenes make me feel somber - that there is a stillness and possibly bad news is about to be delivered.
I like both very much.
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Uh-huh ... like a half dozen sling blades of varying sizes? And one big-ass arachnid?
Auggie
Feb 2021
#27
The garage is very well done but the alley is just beautiful. Very, very nice.
ratchiweenie
Feb 2021
#21
Both are lovely. Wonderful light, detail, real life and aliveness. Thanks for posting.
c-rational
Feb 2021
#52
These are fantastic.I love wat you did with the shadows! The sky in the alleys painting is
Dream Girl
Feb 2021
#56
Yes, I agree. My dad was an artist and preferred oil. It just takes a longer time to dry.
judesedit
Mar 2021
#82