Thursday, February 28, 2013

Neptune's Sea Horses - Finished...for now

"Neptune's Sea Horses, Florence" is finished for now. It measures 15" X 31" and I will take it to the framer's this weekend. It's from my own reference photo taken last fall in Florence, Italy, and it represents, at least partially, three of the four marble horses of Neptune's fountain started in the 16th century.The horses seem to be jumping out of the water and pulling Neptune's throne.

I now have to go back to my large commission of a Green Man and hopefully some smaller pieces for three upcoming shows in March, April and May respectively.

I hope that you like this painting. Take care.
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14 comments:

  1. Vicki GreeneMarch 1, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Lovely job on this very complicated painting. I really like the way that you cropped it.

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Hi, Vicki. I wish I did not get attracted so often to complicated photo references:-) I am glad that you like this painting. I really enjoyed working on it.

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  2. Laura LeederMarch 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Christiane, this painting is just wonderful! I agree with Vicki about the way you've cropped this piece. Can't wait to see your next ones!

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 2, 2013 at 11:31 AM

      Laura, the cropping worried me...I was afraid that the third horse would look strange, but then I did not want just two horses nor a full third:-) Thank you!

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  3. NickMarch 3, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    It looks perfect Christiane, and I really like the composition and shape. Who needs that standard 22x30 stuff? Good luck with your shows and commissions!

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 3, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      I am thrilled that you like it, Nick! Thank you. I have bought a roll of Fabriano SP paper and I may as well take advantage of its large width:-)

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  4. mollie jonesMarch 5, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Christiane...this is stunning...it'll be gorgeous framed up. Love the colors and the movement in the horses. I especially like the blue in that middle horse.

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 5, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Mollie, thank you so much! That blue is about the first thing I painted in this painting and I really did not know if I had ruined the entire thing with that boldness:-) I will be picking up the painting from the framer's on Saturday - this will be my largest painting...I hope that it will fit in my car:-)
      Take care, Mollie, and thank you as always for all your encouragement.

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  5. Barb SailorMarch 6, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Christiane ... this is an outstanding piece...it is wonderful - great composition and colors and your always skillful painting...I love it.

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      Barb, I am so pleased that you like this painting. Thank you so much for your support!

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  6. Krista HassonMarch 13, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful! You really have the stone down pat.

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  7. JANE MINTERMarch 28, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    you sound thrilled with this one christiane you finished it beautifully ..good luck with the show ...have a good easter break .

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    1. Christiane KingsleyMarch 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      Jane, you are right. I am rarely pleased with my paintings, but I loved painting this one and I like the results. Have a great Easter break also. The weather must be lovely in your beautiful area right now.

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