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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Haha sure is! TGIF! :D We have some Elk here too, they are moving into the area, watched a mom and baby last year when i was out hiking/hunting they are beautiful creatures. And they sure can cover ground! Have a fantastic weekend!! B (:
  2. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Phil :) It is Moose in #3. When I was out hunting this fall we spotted Mom standing there perfectly outlined as we stopped to watch her we spoted a few more sets of ears! She had twins but I only painted one baby in there, i think 3 woulda been a little too much and that one was pretty...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    The first one is done on tile 6x6... Second is 10x20 this was the one inspired from my hunting trip.. not done with ityet but not sure where to go from here.. C&C on both are more than welcome!!! :) I started doing 3 different owls on tile...the other two are not going as well, haha, This one...
  4. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Phil!
  5. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Solitary :) I took it out to a local artist to get an opinion.. I fully expected it to be ripped apart (in a good way!) But she liked it as is! and suggested only that I finnish painting the edges, sign it and try a new varnish!! I was shocked!.... I really wasnt fond of this painting...
  6. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Nick, I will give it a try shortly hopfully it will do what I need ... Phil - Thanks! Im glad you like it.. it is hard to know when to stop tinkering... am going to tr and lighten the cows up a bit and see how that looks to me... I am taking this piece out for a critque tomorow, so see...
  7. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Nick! after reading that they do seem to push forward into the foreground... will add some red tones and try and push them back.. maybe that will do it... Fingers crossed!
  8. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Ive been fighting this one tooth and nail.... I re painted the tree tonight, added a bit more to the grass in the foreground.. I am not happy with it.. but dont know which way to go, Im determined to make this one work.. ANy thoughts/suggestions.. something obvious im missing...? *sigh*.. :-C
  9. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Mike! Im kinda surprised the crane is liked so much! Ive heard alot that art school doesnt teach you much related to art, right now im trying to find a short course i could take on business and marketing as I would like to one day just paint, which i know is a ways off.. but latly ive...
  10. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Tim! Had great day out hunting, got a bull and havea great idea for a painting, seen a cow and calf standing in the mist... amazing.. :) Will sketch it out and hopfully paint it soon :D
  11. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Ahaha - Will try! Hunting this weekend :t: hopfully get some inspiration... the painting im working on now is fighting me tooth and nail! :(
  12. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks for the reminder Phil! - almost have the wood in, few more loads should have it! Everyone is calling for a long cold winter so we are trying to be prepared, nothng is worse that going out in 3ft of snow! have approx 18 loads in and probably gunna bring in few more.... (will be booking an...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thank you everyone! Nick, Colleen & Deborah - Thanks for the great comments on the crane, I had ben stuggling a bit with a different painting (now buried under 2 coats of gesso) and needed to let loose I was pretty happy with how this one turned out! JTMB - Thank you!.. my back hurts too :(...
  14. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Solitary! - I was pretty happy with that one too... :) Ive been gettng some help from anothr artsts around town here and she has been very helpful getting me to understand someof the basics a bit more :D Body is defintally a bit sore...but better suck it up quick its not raining or...
  15. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Ok..both are acrylic, first one is 9x12 red neck gerbe, the second is crane, and i cant remeber the demesions... :( :smoke:
  16. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Hi Phil, BC is doing good! haha, Ive been very busy for the last little while trying to get set for winter, bringing load after load of firewood in... just brought two more loads in, over stackd one truck and lost half the load on the highway (rural highway though so like 3 cars went by lol)...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Colleen - That is what I like about what I am doing now.. after I leave.. Im done I dont need to bring it home with me..and it leaves me the time to paint :) Phil - That is great to know! -I hear from so many people that you cant do it.. Good to know I can... I think ill be sticking it out with...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Solitary,thanks for taking the time to tell me about your experince, Its a tough call when it comes to the art world, its not like many other jobs or careers that you actually need the education to be able to achieve your goal. Im still on the fence if having that 'degree' would help or if I...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thanks Colleen - I am debating wether or not Art School would be worth the time... on one hand I am really enjoying what I am doing right now, painting naively, painting what I really enjoy and just loving it.. I was in a fine arts course in university a few years ago but dropped out because I...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Out of curiosity.. what is everyones take on art school?
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Colleen - Thank you! I am happy to be finding my own style and to have it noticed and told not to change it.. :D something that can be a struggle sometimes.. Thank- You!
  22. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thank You Phil... Your comment made my day! :)
  23. Suvi

    Deanna D Northern Studio

    I finally made it back down to the studio to get to work on this little guy, I am undecided on what to do with the background... I kinda like the contrast but Im a bit worried its too busy for the juv Finch.. I will sleep on it and see what I think in the morning... any thoughts or suggestions...
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Thank you Andrew! (o)<
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    Deanna D Northern Studio

    Birdspot - Its never late to join! Thank you for the encouragment, As im not at the moment trying to make a living at this but I find it very hard to change my style and what i paint in order to make more sales - which has been suggested to me. It is wonderful to hear you say that i should stay...
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