tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post5162270940773854689..comments2024-03-21T09:15:51.828+00:00Comments on 12 By the Dozen: SheelerHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937719185098075609noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-5238143808215969792016-12-13T00:27:01.285+00:002016-12-13T00:27:01.285+00:00OMGoodness - the same starting point but what a di...OMGoodness - the same starting point but what a difference. Very inspired to use the colours in the overlapping tulle (lots of lovely transparency going on). I take my hat off to you with the portrait - that is a master stroke of genius beautifully carried out.<br />HilaryHilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937719185098075609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-51862735266262291602016-12-03T13:19:47.120+00:002016-12-03T13:19:47.120+00:00What a great twist on the theme - made me smile!What a great twist on the theme - made me smile!Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-17880340584071502272016-12-01T21:13:10.101+00:002016-12-01T21:13:10.101+00:00I agree that it is so interesting that you chose a...I agree that it is so interesting that you chose a self portrait and I love the pen and ink look that you have achieved Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736653792451601834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-61954730366283932142016-12-01T11:26:50.599+00:002016-12-01T11:26:50.599+00:00I agree with the others, great use of tulles and l...I agree with the others, great use of tulles and loose threads, and a very original interpretation of the theme. Love it too!!Linda Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-15702769776908552172016-12-01T01:28:47.944+00:002016-12-01T01:28:47.944+00:00You are so creative to think about the artist inst...You are so creative to think about the artist instead of his work. Love what you've done!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10159194041332492784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-38252740583069110952016-11-30T21:07:51.547+00:002016-11-30T21:07:51.547+00:00This is a gorgeous piece - having seen it in real ...This is a gorgeous piece - having seen it in real life. I love your new style.Dianne Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416905709030691188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-12213873709843773912016-11-30T10:48:53.120+00:002016-11-30T10:48:53.120+00:00Very, very well portrayed in every aspect, from th...Very, very well portrayed in every aspect, from the clever use of sheers for the background to your amazing drawing - I would not have known how to start so hats off to you - I think it is an excellent piece of wor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-12086945431107791842016-11-30T09:04:01.898+00:002016-11-30T09:04:01.898+00:00I like the transparency. It was a good idea to use...I like the transparency. It was a good idea to use a portrait of the artist.Jinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00528580404670887907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-46698370015976474782016-11-30T08:30:21.544+00:002016-11-30T08:30:21.544+00:00The overlap of tulle is brilliant to get that tran...The overlap of tulle is brilliant to get that transparency effect Charles Sheerer was known for. Your "drawing" is so effective...almost looks like a chalk drawing!Venettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115089598719940093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2782529108660000163.post-82168443981204580972016-11-30T07:51:22.861+00:002016-11-30T07:51:22.861+00:00Great piece Helena. I just love your technique esp...Great piece Helena. I just love your technique especially the loose threads. They add another dimension. Love it.Phil Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594941133570473922noreply@blogger.com