Saturday, February 26, 2011

illustration Friday Topic-Swarm 2


After seeing my bees posted I was informed that I probably had something better to fit the topic. It was suggested that I post the koi fish painting I have. It is truly a swarm. This is an oil painting on Masonite. I love the brilliant color and textures of these fish. It was an exercise for me regarding how water works and light and how things look under water.
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16 comments:

  1. Rabbit Town ArtFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! I also love Koi fish...they're not only pretty but are suppose to be lucky.

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  2. teraFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I used to love painting on masonite (in acrylics, though) but it's been years since then, since most of my stuff is digital now. I love the colors in this! Fun stuff :)

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  3. MIKEFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Nice. I can't paint at all, except for a few amateur impasto style attempts. I'm sure water is very hard to pull off too, with all those ripples and reflections, but your water is magnificent. And yeh the colours of the fish are the fire in the water.

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  4. poppylockeFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Beautifully done!

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  5. Cindy PaulFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Really great movement. I enjoyed your bees too. :)

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  6. Sally TaylorFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Lovely! It's hard not to be drawn to Koi paintings and yours is excellent!

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  7. brendaFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I think this painting is gorgeous. I can feel the movement and energy. I love it!

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  8. Linda HensleyFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    The koi are beautiful, but I love the bees too. So happy! Who cares if such lovely things want to swarm together? :)

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  9. Brine BlankMarch 1, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    super water effects with this!

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  10. PattiMarch 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Thank you for all of the lovely comments.

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  11. Deb JohnsonMarch 2, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I have enjoyed viewing all of your work, Patti! The koi painting is especially wonderful!

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  12. Hudson CalasansMarch 2, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Nice painting, I really like the fish texture and water movement!

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  13. CoreopsisMarch 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful beautiful painting! I really like how crowded it is, and colorful.

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  14. JoMarch 2, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The bees (below) are so cute! And this is really beautiful!
    They both work for "Swarm"! And, they're both great!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Masterful, Patti!
    Thanks for your comment on my own blog...yes, that pattern was designed for fabric (or giftwrap)! Best, Susan

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  16. RalucaMarch 26, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    this is so so sooo beautiful made,,,the moove ,the colours I almost can hear the water:))

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