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Into A New Beginning by ~eidolic:iconeidolic:

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10x15" Acrylic

Here is the finished painting. This is the first painting I have ever completed and boy did I learn a lot. It's amazing what you can teach yourself if you just try. I was afraid to use paint for the longest time. Lets face it, it can come off a bit scary to someone who has only ever used graphite. You have to try it though. I started out not knowing what I was doing. I snapped my first one over my knee in anger. Although I kept at and began to learn from my mistakes. I finished with that beautiful (yes I said it! Im proud of it!!!) wing in front on the big mallard. And I knew exactly what I was doing by that point and now I know I will go into my next painting with the confidence that it will turn out great! I'm starting my entry today now for the Federal Duck Stamp Competition and I am really excited! Thanks for all of your support!!!

And if you havent ever tried painting, then you need to give it a go and I promise you'll have fun. And as always, just ask if you would like my advice or help at any point in your artistic endeavors..

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~HOULY1970 Jul 1, 2009, 5:05:25 AM
Amazing Job Charles.

I started out the same way ... Hard core graphite artist.

Did my first lil painting in 99 .. it was in acrylic hobbiest paints normally used for miniature figurines for table top battles. I played around and did a few acrylic paintings before giving oils and watercolors a try. Love both

and again ... I learned by making mistakes .. lots of mistakes.

You've done great.

I'm working on my latest duckstamp one as well.

Good luck Bud.

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I've been doing a lot of abstract painting lately. Extremely abstract. No brush, no paint, no canvas. I just think about it.
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=buddhabear Jul 1, 2009, 5:15:39 AM
you do such great work! I always enjoy seeing new deviations from you! :D

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~Annushkathesetter Jul 1, 2009, 5:19:06 AM
Amazing indeed. Don't we all just love exploring the new horizons in out art? ;3

Makes me want to go buy some acrylic paint too :D

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~WhiteTiger22 Jul 1, 2009, 5:27:48 AM
its hard to believe this is your first completed painting! :wow: its amazing!

i actually did the opposite, i started oil painting and after a year or so i then tried graphite and enjoyed that more ^^

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=uniqueLegend Jul 1, 2009, 5:39:46 AM
At first I thought this was a photograph, and I can't believe it's traditionally done! :o

Beautiful work!

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A true Artist is a musician of shapes and colours.
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~nabey Jul 1, 2009, 5:46:41 AM
It's gorgeous! congratulations!!
I'm scared to try painting...I did some painting when I was a kid, and it was really hard, but maybe I'll try watercolors someday...anyway, reading your description makes me want to try!

You've done an outstanding work, really. Everything in the picture is just perfect...I really enjoy it. And I love the coloring.
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=Merlinstouch Jul 1, 2009, 5:50:30 AM
Amazing as usual.

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Mood: Love *netrex Jul 1, 2009, 6:46:00 AM
Wow, just wow! You've done an amazing job here :) I hope to see more paintings from you in the future :)

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~Lare7 Jul 1, 2009, 6:56:07 AM
Absolutely stunning!

I haven't seriously tried paint yet...still scared! =) I know I can never make something like this! Maybe eventually, but not on the first completed one like you!

I suppose it's just basically because I'm not exactly sure how to-my brushes never cooperate! It's just gonna have to be trial and error!

Best of luck to you, and again-beautiful job!

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~Czechnology Jul 1, 2009, 7:00:50 AM
Man, you're UNBELIEVABLE!!! I wish I had your skills ;)
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