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jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
February 22, 2008
6:47 PM Post #4574501
| Hey guys,
Hope everyone is doing well. I've been super busy trying to get back into the swing of things.
I just finished this painting of one of the Spanish Missions here. Oil on panel.
Let me know what you think. :)
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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soapwort243
South Milwaukee, WI
February 22, 2008
6:52 PM Post #4574519
| That is just BEAUTIFUL !! I LOVE your work ! |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
February 22, 2008
7:09 PM Post #4574580
| Thanks. I'll try to take a better picture of it soon. I can't seem to get the colors to match up. I still have to figure out the white balance on my camera. |
merigold
Sioux City, IA
(Zone 4b)
February 24, 2008
7:51 PM Post #4583577
| At first look I was thinking thats a photo not a painting! Your perspective is amazing and the colors are very true to life. Nice. |
2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
February 25, 2008
12:57 PM Post #4586385
| James, That is a beautiful painting and you have been busy since you quit your job. This is more fun, huh? I'm just curious as to why you use panels instead of prestretched canvas on wooden frames? Laverne |
Calalily
South Padre Island, TX
(Zone 10a)
February 25, 2008
1:00 PM Post #4586397
| It's a beautiful painting. |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
February 25, 2008
7:25 PM Post #4587845
| Thanks guys!
Laverne, personally I don't like the texture of canvas. I always feel like I am fighting to cover it. I'm not the type that loads a ton of paint on the brush, so the panels work better for me.
I was thinking about prepping a couple canvases by layering more gesso on them and sanding them down. Has anyone done that? |
Gardnerkett
Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b)
February 26, 2008
11:49 AM Post #4590597
| j,
stunning piece, thanks for sharing! what size is it?
I was interested in your last comment, because I have the same issues with canvas. I have read that additional layers of gesso does help, and I was going to try that on my next project. Have not heard about sanding, but that makes sense. Let us know how it works for you.
Gk |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
February 26, 2008
3:31 PM Post #4591584
| Where do you begin with such a stunning rendition? That is just beautiful. |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
February 26, 2008
5:35 PM Post #4592075
| Hi Gk, it is 11X14, I was going to do it bigger, but realized I would spend weeks getting into tiny little details so I scaled it down. I'll let you know whenever I get around to sanding down some canvas. :)
Thanks haighr. |
2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
February 27, 2008
12:39 PM Post #4596167
| James, I think that the gesso and sanding would work well, but a lot of work. It would be really smooth, tho. Also some of the linen canvas are really smooth. Have you checked on the linen portrait canvas? The panels that I have used before had an overlay of canvas like material on it. You must be using something different than I did. Okay, get with it, we want to see more of your work. Laverne |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
February 27, 2008
3:57 PM Post #4596955
| James,
Having grown up in San Antonio, I remember seeing those missions. You've captured the beauty and inspiration of them perfectly. Keep up the awesome work. I really enjoy seeing your projects.
Janet |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
March 3, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4616259
| Thanks Laverne. I have looked at the linen canvas before. So far the only canvas I have seen that I really like is the watercolor canvas. It's really smooth. The panels are archival masonite, with a good coating of gesso on them. Not only do I like the texture better, but they are much easier to frame. Not all ready made frames really fit canvas that well.
I'll attach a pic of this one framed.
Thanks Janet. There is something very inspiring about them. It's amazing to see some of the oldest structures in the country still standing strong. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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imapigeon
Gilroy, CA
(Zone 9a)
March 3, 2008
9:11 PM Post #4618868
| I have the perfect spot for that beautiful painting in MY house!~ |
soapwort243
South Milwaukee, WI
March 3, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4618993
| I have a great spot for it also. :) But it sure looks beautiful with your decor !!! Your artistic talents also extend to decorating. |
PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
March 4, 2008
10:52 AM Post #4621047
| James,
Your painting is beautiful. Your composition is well executed. I like the way the tower & dome grab the eye & then the orange in the bush below pulls you down and back around in the painting. Very good.
Pam |
picabo
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
March 4, 2008
8:07 PM Post #4623064
| Beautiful painting!
I use the thin Laun plywood cut to size. Coat with three coats of Gesso, sand. Then coat again and sand again. For a super smooth surface I will do a third layer. It makes a beautiful surface to paint on.
Betty |
