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Old 03-22-2005, 12:26 AM   #1
Kimberly Dow Kimberly Dow is offline
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16x20 oil on New Traditions linen panel mounted on gatorfoam.

I was experimenting with a new support, a new medium (Maroger's) and I was attempting to stay loose. I was also working from a black and white reference photo given to me by an amateur photographer. I did have a color reference, but a different angle. I was inspired by all the great nudes I've seen posted here and wanted to try my hand at it for the first time since college really. I've found a model and will be using her soon - so this was my warm-up.
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Old 03-22-2005, 02:43 PM   #2
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I'd say you are warm!
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Old 03-22-2005, 03:06 PM   #3
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This is nice! I can't wait to see what you do from life. I know it will be great!
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Old 03-22-2005, 05:47 PM   #4
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Thanks ladies!

Pat, I'm glad you know it will be great, since I am never sure.
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Old 03-22-2005, 06:18 PM   #5
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Warm up?

I hope it does'nt make you feel bad if I think this is my favorite of yours? Could be from working loose or a higher contrast in this compared previously posted work. Either way, very nicely done, good luck with the new materials.

OK, just came back from your site, and I believe it has to do with either the way your taking or editing your pictures which makes this one more saturated and have more contrast than usual. Still my new favorite of yours.
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Old 03-22-2005, 09:00 PM   #6
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Jimmie, I'll tell you - the reference photo as I said above wasnt mine. I dont usually have light that contrasty on my models. That may explain the difference in what you are seeing...not sure though. I photographed it the same as all my others and didnt do any manipulation to the image at all except cropping.

Thanks for the compliment though. You just like the belly button ring - I know you.
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Old 03-22-2005, 09:08 PM   #7
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Kim, this is gorgeous, love the whole mood of the piece!

(But if you ever run into this model in person, please FEED her!! )
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Old 03-23-2005, 12:32 AM   #8
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Hi Kim, I like this very much. These new materials like you; she looks liquid and luminous. I agree about the food though!

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Old 03-23-2005, 12:39 AM   #9
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Thanks Terri & Jean!

I'll bake her some brownies.
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Old 03-23-2005, 11:41 AM   #10
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Kim, I really like this painting and the way you have painted this. You seem to be using different color choices than in your other work, is it because you had a black and white photo reference for this one?

I love the subtle background and how you've managed the long curly hair.

Tell me if you like the Maroger!
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