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I'm working on a few projects right now so I'm around but not posting as much.

Here's a picture I drew awhile ago. I'm hoping to turn it into a painting soon.

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Very nice. Charcoal? What will you title it?

Koan, you are very talented!

Thanks. :-6

It is currently called "The Kiss" but I haven't decided.

chonsigirl;555893 wrote: Koan, you are very talented!


Indeed! And it is far more beautiful than Klimt's Kiss. :-4

koan;555858 wrote: I'm working on a few projects right now so I'm around but not posting as much.

Here's a picture I drew awhile ago. I'm hoping to turn it into a painting soon.


that is fantastic koan , Jen just posted a thread a few minutes ago about when you look at clouds etc and you see animals and such , while i was admiring your fantastic art work (creep )i was looking at the lady's face , around the ear region and i clearly saw am ostrich's beak any one else see this , on the master piece or just me

oh and guys i may have a small confession to make about bh672

koan;556010 wrote: Thanks. :-6

It is currently called "The Kiss" but I haven't decided.


I immediately thought of Gustav Klimt's 'the kiss' and also of Rodin's 'the kiss'

When I looked at your sketch, I saw more than a kiss, though. I saw tangles, greed, passion, force..............

It's not as fluid as Klimt's or Rodin's pieces, and I think offers more to the viewer. What were you thinking of when you drew it?

Ps - I majored in Fine Art, and was really glad to see your sketch - keep them coming!

pps - who are your influences? What is your favourite period?

Elvira;556026 wrote: I immediately thought of Gustav Klimt's 'the kiss' and also of Rodin's 'the kiss'

When I looked at your sketch, I saw more than a kiss, though. I saw tangles, greed, passion, force..............

It's not as fluid as Klimt's or Rodin's pieces, and I think offers more to the viewer. What were you thinking of when you drew it?

Ps - I majored in Fine Art, and was really glad to see your sketch - keep them coming!

pps - who are your influences? What is your favourite period?


I took a photo from a magasine and outlined all the areas of light and darkness. Their hair looked like tree roots intermingled, which strengthens the mingling of their bodies in the kiss. After I outlined everything I converted it to the pencil drawing.

I don't draw like that if I have nothing to look at. I need a photo to work from.

Really nice work there Koan, that must take an awfully long time to do. Keep up the good work!

wow! that is awesome! :-6

Rapunzel;556013 wrote: Indeed! And it is far more beautiful than Klimt's Kiss. :-4


Would you trust Jimbo to keep saying KLIMTS KISS as a tongue-twister?

Nice drawing koan.

That's gorgeous koan!

koan;556029 wrote: I took a photo from a magasine and outlined all the areas of light and darkness. Their hair looked like tree roots intermingled, which strengthens the mingling of their bodies in the kiss. After I outlined everything I converted it to the pencil drawing.

I don't draw like that if I have nothing to look at. I need a photo to work from.


That's exactly how I started out. Eventually the images just started appearing in my head, and then I'd get them on paper.

I'll try to take some pics of mine tomoz and get them on here.

Really nice Koan, I bought some paper and charcoal recently, in fact I bought water colours, acrylics, oil pastels, pens and pencils. I'm going through an experimental phase in my life right now. I've no talent but it's relaxing and fun. I especially love the charcoal.

Elvira;556466 wrote: That's exactly how I started out. Eventually the images just started appearing in my head, and then I'd get them on paper.

I'll try to take some pics of mine tomoz and get them on here.
That would be great. I'd love to see them!

jennyswan;556539 wrote: Really nice Koan, I bought some paper and charcoal recently, in fact I bought water colours, acrylics, oil pastels, pens and pencils. I'm going through an experimental phase in my life right now. I've no talent but it's relaxing and fun. I especially love the charcoal.
You might surprise yourself jenny. Once you get comfortable using a medium it's easier to find your style.

Jack Handy drew that. Busted !

Here are two paintings I did for my parents. They are my versions of famous Canadian artists. There are two more I'm waiting to get clear pictures of.

These are Shoreline (Emily Carr) and Pic Island (Lawren Harris) done in watercolour

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They are great Koan, you are really good :-4 , I can't draw at all, well unless you class match stick men as drawing

koan;559032 wrote: Here are two paintings I did for my parents. They are my versions of famous Canadian artists. There are two more I'm waiting to get clear pictures of.



These are Shoreline (Emily Carr) and Pic Island (Lawren Harris) done in watercolour


very good koan :-6 :-6

Thanks

The other two are my favourites from the set. Hopefully I'll get those pics tomorrow.

[QUOTE=koan;559032]Here are two paintings I did for my parents. They are my versions of famous Canadian artists. There are two more I'm waiting to get clear pictures of.

These are Shoreline (Emily Carr) and Pic Island (Lawren Harris) done in watercolour[/QUOTE



I love the beach and these are absolutely gorgeous koan

Are you a writer or are you an artist ? Because God doesnt just hand out that kind of talent unless he has plans for you.

ok. Here it is:

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show the photo show the photo !

koan;563815 wrote: ok. Here it is:


Impressive

Nomad;563822 wrote: show the photo show the photo !


ok. I added the original photo

Very nice work koan...very good indeed :-6

:yh_blush

Can't wait to get a fresh canvas started now.

Whats your next subject ?

This building with an additional image added in.

Looking for a model to pose for me.

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koan;563924 wrote: This building with an additional image added in.



Looking for a model to pose for me.




tell you what koan head that would make a good fridge magnet

jimbo;563933 wrote: tell you what koan head that would make a good fridge magnet


Since you think you're a magnet, are you offering to pose for me?

We could just get Suzy to take the pic.

She'll make sure your nasty bits are covered.

koan;563948 wrote: Since you think you're a magnet, are you offering to pose for me?

We could just get Suzy to take the pic.



She'll make sure your nasty bits are covered.




you mean a bag for my head dont you

koan;563924 wrote: Looking for a model to pose for me.


Ahem. :rolleyes:

jimbo;563954 wrote: you mean a bag for my head dont you


The nastiest bit of all.

She might want to try a ball gag too. Not for the photo. Just to make life a little better. :wah:

BH is offering too.

You've got competition.

koan wrote:

She might want to try a ball gag too. Not for the photo. Just to make life a little better. :wah:




jimbo,

I can't believe how little respect you get around here! :wah:

BH672;563977 wrote: jimbo,

I can't believe how little respect you get around here! :wah:


:o

He insults himself so often we have to go hardcore if we want any effect.

koan;563815 wrote: ok. Here it is:


I'm LOVING this!!!! it's really powerful! Reminds me a little bit of a Ruiz Zafon book, not sure why though!

I love the arches!

You might like this photo - I took it when in Venice.

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I love arches. :-6

Any chance you've got a photo of the doorway at the end of the walkway?

koan;564464 wrote: Any chance you've got a photo of the doorway at the end of the walkway?Cloister, you bloody heathen, not walkway. Cloister.

koan;564464 wrote: I love arches. :-6

Any chance you've got a photo of the doorway at the end of the walkway?


Let me have a look.... I've got a whole stack from Florence and Venice. I'll come back to you shortly.

spot;564471 wrote: Cloister, you bloody heathen, not walkway. Cloister.


I'm a happy heathen.

Did I mention how much I like arches????

Here are a few more - all from Florence and Venice.... only one with a 'door' type thing going on, but there's plenty here for inspiration.

S xxxx

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Those are great!

And you found the matching photo that completes the corridor! Thank you :-6

koan;564541 wrote: Those are great!

And you found the matching photo that completes the corridor! Thank you :-6


You're welcome!

I have them as high res images if you need them.

koan;564541 wrote: And you found the matching photo that completes the corridor! Thank you :-6CLOISTER!!!

spot;564956 wrote: CLOISTER!!!


see what I put up with? :rolleyes:

koan;564957 wrote: see what I put up with? :rolleyes:


You so did that deliberately, don't think I can't tell.

Here's the latest painting.

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