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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Carol Marine's new challenge


"Lottsa Tulips"
original oils (4 - 4x3" panels)

If you haven't heard about it yet, Carol Marine has started up a new online challenge. Not sure exactly what the deal-io is, but it looks like she's mixing it up each time. This one was the "10 minute challenge". Paint the same thing 8 times, max. 10 minutes a painting.

So to be right up front, a couple of times I totally forgot to start the timer (really), and a couple of others I just let it beep away while I kept on a paintin'. I did not, however, spend more than 15 minutes on any of them. Can't get much done in that time, really had to wrastle with my 'need to complete'. I was a bit cranky, but definitely got looser each one. By #6 (bottom panel, bottom left) my poor tulip had completely wilted under the heat of the lights and I needed to recharge for the last two (right side of the bottom panel).

Super good learning. Follow the link and give it a go!

14 comments:

  1. Liz,
    This is beautiful. Wonderful subject to paint- wish I had thought of that! Love the colors- just stunning!

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  2. Bravo to you for taking on this challenge! I took one look at it and balked!!!
    Excellent use of pinks and greens. I absolutely LOVE your tulip in the top right of the bottom panel. And I can really feel the "wilt" in the one on the top left!

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  3. Wow Liz, this is an outstanding submission for the challenge, congrats!

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  4. awesome work! these are beautiful.

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  5. Each one is beautiful, Liz! You make it look easy and so much fun!
    I'm looking forward to seeing more of your challenges ... and more of your petite flowers!
    Bobbi

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  6. Great color and brushwork. Not an over done tulip in the bunch. Wonderful job.

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  7. these are not only beautifully painted but the multiples are graphically exciting! great work!

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  8. This looks great, jumped right off the page over there at the challenge -

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  9. Gorgeous--you are an inspiration for when my friend comes to paint with me next week!

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  10. Nice job. I have not tried the challenge yet. I love your tulips.

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  11. This is a great answer to the challenge, Liz!

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  12. Noticed your work on the Challenge and really think it's terrific, Liz! Your rose is wonderful also. And your tulips make me want to go out and buy a bunch to paint tomorrow.

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