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MJWilliam — Diligence - ACEO

Published: 2009-03-14 19:16:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2430; Favourites: 78; Downloads: 57
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Description Well, it was only a matter of time until I got into this ACEO thing! It was actually a lot of fun. Challenging but fun. Definitely going to do more.

2,5x3,5", watercolor, ink & color pencils. Original sold, prints available.
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Comments: 14

rhunel [2010-04-06 08:47:15 +0000 UTC]

That is incredible, especially considering the small size. Beautiful composition, colors, and drawing! Love it...Love it!!

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MJWilliam In reply to rhunel [2010-04-06 17:09:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Masasasaki [2009-03-15 17:32:32 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful! Great job! By the way, may I ask what ACEO is? I'm Japanese, but I don't know about it. I guess the source of the painting has to do with Japan.

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MJWilliam In reply to Masasasaki [2009-03-15 19:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. Yes, a lot of my work (if not most) is inspired by the Far East, in particular Japan. The inspiration for the background here was the 19th century print by Kuniyoshi: [link]

To answer your question, ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. They're basically miniature art trading cards that can be either prints or originals. They're 2,5" by 3,5" in size.

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Masasasaki In reply to MJWilliam [2009-03-15 23:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for explaining to me about ACEO. Now, I know the meaning! Your artwork is just fantastic and I'm so proud that you are inspired by Japan!

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MJWilliam In reply to Masasasaki [2009-03-16 00:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot to me!

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Masasasaki In reply to MJWilliam [2009-03-16 02:31:11 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome! Keep it up!!

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Svera [2009-03-15 11:22:56 +0000 UTC]

It's great how you can do so many details with this small size

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MJWilliam In reply to Svera [2009-03-15 15:14:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Daniela! All it takes is the right tools, actually. I used a REALLY small brush (size 0) and super fine point liner pen (0.05 mm).

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Svera In reply to MJWilliam [2009-03-15 19:12:27 +0000 UTC]

I'm very impressed nevertheless I already draw very small, but I don't think I could do this with colours.

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MJWilliam In reply to Svera [2009-03-15 22:17:45 +0000 UTC]

I was intimidated too at first. You should give it a try!

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Svera In reply to MJWilliam [2009-03-16 20:04:01 +0000 UTC]

Maybe I'll think about it as soon as I've more time.

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Katerina-Art [2009-03-15 01:53:08 +0000 UTC]

she's gorgeous!!! and so much detail!! so happy yo see aceos from you!!!

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MJWilliam In reply to Katerina-Art [2009-03-15 02:03:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks hun! They're definitely lots of fun.

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