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Published: 2007-09-16 04:04:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 769; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 16
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Description 2007

4" x 6 "

Watercolor with Nexus pen, gold and silver pens on vellum (not the best choice for water color, but I had one sitting around unfinished from the postcard contest.)

This one is obviously Amy Hooton inspired. Just practicing her unique style for the real work to enter into her contest. You can check that out here: [link]

This one looked like little abstract squids (...or octopus...or jellyfish) to me...plus tons of spirals, of course.
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Comments: 10

NKVGBD [2008-11-18 08:59:01 +0000 UTC]

Definitely total psychedelic I do enjoy it

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IDeviant [2007-09-20 12:27:48 +0000 UTC]

Those colours They're almost supra-psychedelic! And I've nurtured a fascination for cephalopods since childhood, so this was bound to appeal

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peggymintun In reply to IDeviant [2007-09-20 21:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! They are fascinating creatures. I am pleased with the colors on this one, as far as capturing their trueness. I seem to have a devil of time getting purples right (with my computer, scanner, and camera) without degrading the other colors.

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amyhooton [2007-09-17 15:41:37 +0000 UTC]

WOW! When I saw this from afar, I thought it looked... slightly familiar. And then I saw you ref to me! Awesome colours Peggy and wonderful swirls and feeling. Can't wait to see the entry when it comes!

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peggymintun In reply to amyhooton [2007-09-17 21:47:55 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it really a combo of our styles. My pen work in the back and then your watercolor and gold metallic...of course I had to throw in some silver pen, too. I had a hard time not making the metallic pens marks too thick. I am not sure if it is the size of the canvas, or the type of pen I was using. Or perhaps it is because I had NO patience and did not wait for the watercolor to dry..ha ha. Anyway, LOVE watercolor. Kind of got lost in creating it, and was up way late!

Thanks!!

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amyhooton In reply to peggymintun [2007-10-01 10:02:27 +0000 UTC]

You could try using gold gel pens. Less toxic and easier to get the details finer. I tend to paint a few paintings and then leave them over night. Gotta be patient to let it dry properly!

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peggymintun In reply to amyhooton [2007-10-01 10:58:22 +0000 UTC]

Ah, ok. I wondered what you used!! Thanks!

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amyhooton In reply to peggymintun [2007-10-01 11:18:11 +0000 UTC]

Have fun!

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EmeraldFaye [2007-09-17 15:17:26 +0000 UTC]

the color is awsome!!!

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peggymintun In reply to EmeraldFaye [2007-09-18 00:40:55 +0000 UTC]

You know, I LOVE water colors now. They are awesome. I can't wait to do more. Thanks!

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