Friday, April 15, 2011

Paint Party Friday


Its week 5 at Paint Party Friday .
I'd like to share a commission I did for a client. she had this wonderful purple wall in her living room and wanted a large canvas of a horse over her fireplace. I wanted something dramatic that would pull in the purple. The mane has metallic gold but doesn't show well in the photo.
This piece measured about 5 ft long x3 ft high and was done with acrylics.
Shes Loves it by the way!
 Pop on over and join in the party!!!
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67 comments:

  1. HeatherApril 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Just STUNNNING - brilliant piece. I am sure your client must LOVE it! I like that it's purple, too!

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  2. Valerie-JaelApril 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Great painting! Valerie

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  3. Crafting QueenApril 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Wow, this is stunning!!!!!

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  4. CrystalApril 15, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I just love this! I am partial to horses but this is so much more than just a horse!

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  5. Sonya BadgleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    How could she not love it? It is just gorgeous, Lynn. WOW!!! Just stunning! I love horses too! You still amaze me!
    Have a great Friday.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  6. ZoechaosApril 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    WOW what a dramatic focal point this must make! Metallic touches in acrylics make stunning accents. XOXO Zoe

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  7. TerryApril 15, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    A purple pony! Magical and the touch of gold is so dramatic! Beautiful, Lynn!

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  8. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Of course she loves it... it's beautiful, dramatic and full of energy! I love your paintings you share with us and I look forward to many more in the future! Connie :)

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  9. DeannaApril 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Wow! What an amazingly stunning piece of art. I'm sure your client loves it!

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  10. LoveyApril 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  11. Cher' ShotsApril 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Who wouldn't love it? It's beautiful.
    'hugs from afar'

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  12. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansApril 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    OMG this is breathtaking, what more can I say. Who would not love this, beautiful work of art. Tracy x

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  13. GlorV1April 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a beautiful painting! Absolutely stunning. Who wouldn't want this work in their living room. Excellent. Happy PPF!

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  14. FayeApril 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Lynn, what a masterpiece! Of course, the client loves it. The colors are gorgeous.

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  15. Lynne MoncrieffApril 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Lynn, of course she loved it. There is such vibrancy in this piece, full of energy.
    I know the horse isn't white but I have the son "White Horses" in my head.
    So glad you have Fine Art Friday as I like seeing this side to you.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  16. Elaine AApril 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Lynn -

    What a stunning piece! Such a beautiful painting, so dramatic! Love it!

    Elaine Allen

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  17. JoApril 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Dogs and horses, i love them both ... I love the eye of this horse, you have captured her perfectly ... and the movement in the background of the painting is wonderful ... but the over all painting ... wild and gorgeous!!! I think i will spend a little time just looking at it today ... love it!

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  18. Gerri HerbstApril 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous horse. Your skill is amazing, she is beautiful. I entered my first FPP too. take care dearie, gerri

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  19. Pam TuckerApril 15, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Oh, she had to be ecstatic when she saw this! I LOVE purple in any shade. This is gorgeous! I bet the metallics just set it off. WOW! You definitely achieved the dramatic!

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  20. Kim RossApril 15, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    This is such a gorgeous painting, Lynn! Really eye-catchingly beautiful! LOVE IT!

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  21. YvonneApril 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    OMG talk about gorgeous! Now that is a horse! It's wonderful.

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  22. SHERI COOKApril 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    WONDERFUL!!!!!I love this piece! Happy PPF!

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  23. MonicaApril 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    An incredible painting. her room must look spectacular.

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  24. Carol SalisburyApril 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Wow Lynn, that is gorgeous! No surprise that she loves it, I do too!

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  25. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Well you certainly acchieved your goal of DRAMA! He is incredible, I wish we could see more of the gold effect- I bet that only adds to the effect.
    Also, I really like the pose you chose to capture- WoW, stunning, that covers it all!
    PPF Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  26. sjmcdowellApril 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Lynn what a wonderful painting!!

    The colors and the horses features are just stunning!! You are one talented lady!!
    It's no wonder that she loved it!!

    Hugs and Smiles,

    Susan

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  27. NettyApril 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Oh wow, wow, wow Lynn this is totally fabulous. Am so very happy that you are showing your amazing art. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. Annette x

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  28. ChristineApril 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    what a mane, the crowning glory!

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  29. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wow! This is incredible! I have no doubt your client loved it-am sure it looks amazing on her purple wall.

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  30. Cynthia SchelzigApril 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Now this is what I call a horse...and the dimensions are amazing...I would love to see it in real life. I wonder what people do when they walk in the room and see this beauty hanging there...wow!

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  31. Anne ButeraApril 15, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Ooooh! This is wonderful! So dramatic. Love that mane!

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  32. misteejayApril 15, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wow...that is just amazing.

    Toni xx

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  33. Kristin DudishApril 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    The color choices are fantastic - I love the way the complementary yellow makes the fantastic purple horse pop! (I can see why your client loves it!)

    xo
    Kristin

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  34. CuddlyBunnyApril 15, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Lynn, this is absolutely amazing! No wonder your client loves it!

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  35. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wow, thats really beautiful. Never would of thought that I would have liked a purple horse.

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  36. Evelyn S.April 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Holy Smokes, girl! That is one fabulous horse!

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  37. Kim BApril 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    just amazing! Happy Wknd.

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  38. MaggieApril 15, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Just fabulous! It shows such power and movement. I'm sure your client loved it!

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  39. Ragamuffin GalApril 15, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Awesome Lynn ~ magnificent painting! I applaud all of your talents. You are so blessed and you share and richly inspire us so much!

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  40. DianeApril 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I can just imagine this beautiful piece on a purple wall. What a magnificent creation. You're amazing. Diane

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  41. SuzApril 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh, my gosh, Lynn. I love it, And I don't particularly like horses. Anything you can't paint ;-)
    Hugs,
    Suz

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  42. Hybrid JApril 16, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I was blown away by the power of your painting. Just stunning! The color is full of energy. Fantastic! ;)

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  43. MelisaApril 16, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Who wouldn't love a magnificent purple and gold horse painting? LOVE

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  44. IleanaApril 16, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Whoa! The colors, the shading, the tail...you've created a masterpiece! This is breathtaking. Seriously loving it...great job!!

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  45. EVAApril 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow!!
    WOW!!!

    Absolutely gorgeous and stunning. i bet she's thrilled!

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  46. Kris DickinsonApril 16, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing work Lynn!

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  47. NettyApril 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you so much Lynn for the advice about using washes of acrylic.....never knew you could dilute them.....Will keep on trying as I don't give up easily....lol Hugs Annette x

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  48. MarleneApril 16, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Magnificent horse!

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  49. Gerri HerbstApril 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Thank you for your sweet comments on my painting of sea shells.It really means alot to me coming from such a talent as yourself! Have a pleasant weekend.gerri

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  50. Art By WandaApril 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Wow!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous painting!!! Spectacular!!!!

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  51. ger chouinardApril 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Lynn - absolutely AMAZING! Beautiful work ... now to visit more of your blog world!

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  52. gatheringwonderApril 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    wow - powerful

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  53. VictoriaApril 17, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Wow Lynn! My heart has been stolen with this magnificent piece! This is absolutely stunning and beautiful and magical...you are an amazing artist!! I have a strong love for horses...so this speaks to my soul...shine on..you are brilliant!
    Victoria~

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  54. Denise MulliganApril 17, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    What a beauty! Nice to meet you, I'm new to the party!
    Love your blog!

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  55. AnnabelleApril 17, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! Amazing capture of power and beauty! I luv the colours and the gold gilding you used on the mane....can see why she adores your work!

    Annabelle :)

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  56. Tammie LeeApril 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    this is gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!!

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  57. Teresa aka TessApril 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    This is fabulous....

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  58. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 17, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    This is amazing! Love the movement of the horse and color is magical.

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  59. Priti LisaApril 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Holy Crap! How do you paint like that! Fantastic...
    xo

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  60. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is a stunning piece! And so very large. Your client loves it I'm sure. Would love to see it hanging in the client's home so we can admire it even more.

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  61. Carola BartzApril 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Brilliant! The horse looks absolutely stunning - I like the metallic gold in the mane, makes it very dramatic.

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  62. LoriApril 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!

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  63. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So lively and vibrant.

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  64. JannApril 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is just amazing, Lynn!

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  65. Carrie MartinezApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Dramatic is putting it mildly....this is so strong and eye-catching...its sure to be THE focal point of the whole home! Great job! You are a gifted artist!

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  66. Suzanne CApril 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Stunning! Need I say more. The movement is perfect in the mane.

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  67. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Stunning as always!

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