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Published: 2008-04-26 17:58:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 1252; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 27
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I'm experimenting with different mediums and this is my very first try in acrylics. Definitely out of my comfort zone but interesting, quite a few surprises...
Looking forward to your comments, critiques and tips. Tips especially
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Very nice colors! I really like how you done the detailed background!
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That's a good first try.
It has a mohawk. <33333333
I'd suggest working from the background up. I can see you tried to work around the branch. Unless you want to do it all in one sitting, I'd say do the background, let it sit, and then some back to it.
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Thanks a lot 
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awh thats so good for your first!
the only thing that i think could use some work
is the cute lil bird, maybe just some more colouring in the feathers and stuff, and maybe some more deatail in the eyes. and maybe a little bit darker leaves in there
but its awsome as it is; as welll.
the branch is awsome.
-very good!
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no problem
and ooh ic, yah i no how hard it is when you paint and theres so many layers. you have to becareful. it would be terrible if that cute bird turned into a muddy blob.
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Thanks so much for the great comment and tips
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I took a break to see your hair (which is short in your ID, is it not that length now?) and discovered this little gem!
Ooh...haven't done acrylics in ages, but you did a wonderful job with them for a first attempt! 
Nevertheless, I admire you for branching out and trying something more challenging! I think it's extremely healthy for any artist to do that from time to time. Watch it, Irene...you are making me fall deeply in love with you! 
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Awww thank you so much, means a lot
Don't know about figure work, I've started using acrylics because I want to make a children's picture book about sheepies and acrylics seem to be a favourite medium for that kind of work. So now I'm struggling... my desk is a mess, I'm so not used to working with paints, they're scary and unpredictable. But I'm determined to keep practising.
Thanks heaps for support
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Anytime, my friend!
Keep at it, I am sure you will master it, soon!
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Ah, watercolours are even more scary and unpredictable! But then again, it's just a matter of practice... Might give them a try if I get too frustrated with acrylics
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Painting?? From you?? That's such a great work for your first! Though you already were great with colors, so it is not a wonder
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Yay!!! Thank you, my dolly
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very cute!
i don't know if you've tried, but its important to paint out the background first before the subject or foreground because it always seems a little obvious with acrylics when you do them the other way around.
Which sucks, my mind works the opposite direction.
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Thank you
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oh gosh i know what you mean.
but always remember theres no mistakes in art.
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Nice job Irene. I've never tried acrylics yet but I've been experimenting with oils. Props for trying something new
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Thanks Brian 
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Yeah, it's very tough changing mediums. But I think that your prior knowledge from other mediums helps you in new mediums. At least that's been the case for me. No, don't give up painting Irene, do some more!!
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You're right, of course, and no, I won't give up. Thanks heaps for support
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this is adoribal! You're doing very good for this to be one of your first attempts at this
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Thank you, very kind of you
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Nice drawing! May be a bit darker and more quiet leaves would make the bird to pop out more...
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Thanks very much for advice
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Aww, how cute! I definitely hated working with acrylics and paints of any kind in art class...I am sooo messy. :-S But I'm impressed that this is new for you, because I never would've guessed!
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Thank you very much
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thats new for you! ...nice...i dont use acrylic but i can tell you this, its kinda flet, you need to use more darkers in this colors to add depth and volume, espcially to the bird , and to create more contrast ...well you know how to do those things perfect ,so go on! happy to see you trying some new media...
i wish to see some self portrait by you...i like your drawings ,usally you paint famus girls , i think your more then worthy to have one of you
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Thank you for your advice. I agree, it could use more layers but I just decided to stop at some point because I was layering so much, there was a danger of the poor bird becoming a muddy blob. Will keep practising.
I've actually done a self portrait, if you're interested it's on my website on About Me page. Thank you for the compliment, but I find it hard drawing myself, not sure if I will try again
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you are wellcome
you know what i agree, its hard to draw your self, i did it once and dont think about doing it again, but im sure some day i'll do it again...maybe you will too
anyway, i'de love to see more of your drwaings\paintings in the future
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The branch looks great ! But the eyes are kinda empty... Besides that, love the colors, especially the feathers.
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aww thats very cute!!
it looks a bit strange because the background colours are so strong and the bird's colour is weak.
but for a first painting that looks really really good
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Thank you very much
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