By the shores of Gitchee Gumee by the shining Big-Sea-Water, came a little red horse! ...Or something like that. Clifford is the star of, "Clifford of Drummond Island" and other true stories. Clifford visits libraries, schools and assisted living centers. He has traveled all over the Eastern United States. Stay tuned for our next adventure! Meanwhile, enjoy the paintings and drawings regularly created by Cliffy's "mom", artist and author Nancy J. Bailey.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Today's Equine Art - ACEO
I loved the backlighting on this pony. But this was a bit of a challenge -- doing something ACEO size (2.5 x 3.5") on textured charcoal paper. I had to work in extra layers to keep the image from looking bumpy.
This piece is on eBay:
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I love this. You have captured light so beautifully. It really is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSue
Thank you so much, Sue! That is the highest compliment. I have been striving to capture the unique play of light and shadow for years.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days, one of these days ... I'll have the money to buy your art.
ReplyDeleteI'll be here! :-) Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNancy thanks for stopping by and commenting on my art work.
ReplyDeleteYour backlighting is GREAT!
I have done backlighting and it has to be right or it wont look like backlighting.
Thank you again.
Pilan
you are so talented. Your work is gorgeous. Would love to feature you in a gallery page on my site. do you have more aceo?
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