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whiteflyinglizard — The Sharks in the Rye
Published: 2010-05-05 06:20:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 4368; Favourites: 88; Downloads: 62
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This is a scene I had in my head that made it to my sketchbook and I wanted to see if it would work as a painting. It's the familiar imagery of the fishermen out to see just trying to get food, they stay out just a little too long, the weather turns bad and sharks move in. Now they're too far from the boat and are surrounded. Of course in this world it's a field with farmers and a farmhouse too far away. This is acrylic on panel. I'm not very good with acrylic but I'm making myself learn them now so I'm not so one-dimensional as an artist. I had a lot of fun with this I hope you like it.Related content
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I can hear the shark attack music now...(6,6)
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Youve got something with sharks, huh? Nicely done.
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This looks great, and it's such an interesting idea as well. It's hard to imagine you struggled with acrylics seeing this! Everything looks wonderful.
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yay, i love the abstraction about it! and i think you did a pretty good job with those acrylics!
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thanks. This is actually one of my favorites. Thanks for commenting.
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There's an old saying "Only van Gogh could work with yellow".
Apparently, now there's a second artist who can do so.
Great work, and funny idea as well.
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wow, that's incredibly nice of you to say.
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what a great shot, it reminds me of a N.C. Wyeth picture or something but with SHARKS!!! crazy, man. but i must say for someone who doesn't do acrylics much you have great brushwork. what's your normal medium of choice?
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Thanks, NC Wyeth is a favorite of mine. However, I normally play around with watercolors and pencil. I did enjoy trying this, so I'm gonna have to try it again soon.
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thanks. I think I repainted her face 4 times before I gave up on that one.
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I love the effects you've got from the paint. What are acrylics like to work with? I generally use watercolours but I've been considering using something a bit different.
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I really fight with acrylics honestly. Most of what I've done in the past is watercolors and you learn a rythm and sequence with that medium that doesn't translate to acrylic. The only reason I'm trying to learn them is the forgivness factor. Sometimes I change my mind on something halfway. I'm going to find some slow drying acrylics cause it's really hard to blend anything before it dries. You should give them a try for sure.
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Heh heh I love your world!
I also love those clouds... gorgeous work!
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man, you leave the nicest comments. Thank you.
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This has some really neat textures and details in it.
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I'm still having a really hard time with acrylics. I'm happy to hear you feel like there is a good level of detail present. Thanks
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You're welcome. (:
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LAND SHARKS, RUUUNNNNN... lolol, the only thing I can think about is those annoying ones from monster hunter >.>....
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yeah, I'm not familiar with that. I'll check it out. I'm always unintentionally copying something I've never seen. Thanks for commenting.
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no, that's definitely no copy, it just reminds me of them 
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It brought a smile to my face
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Good question. I took an acrylic class when I was 14 and then left it alone. I can't remember doing anything with it until a few months ago when I used it as part of the Moon Cannon and then again on a cowboy picture. The size is around 8x15 I would guess. I already filed it away so I would need to check.
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Cool, same sort of situation for me. Used them in a color class a few years back then didn't touch them until 4 months ago. Quite fun and forgiving aren't they?
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yes, very forgiving. They don't blend as well as oils for me, but I don't have to wait 3 months for them to dry either.
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