Pages

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

07/29/09 - 08/12/09 Different Strokes from Different Folks Challenge

'Terror Lurks'
6 X 8 Oil on archival canvas board
$110.00 plus $6.00 shipping
Contact me directly if you are interested in purchasing this painting

Karin has really given us some challenging photographs to work from for the Different Strokes from Different Folks challenges, and this was no exception. I was considering letting this one pass, but then realized I was being a total wimp. Fortunately an idea popped into my head that would make it just a little bit different, and then I really started having fun!

33 comments:

Diana Marshall said...

It took me awhile to detect the shadow, wasn't expecting that, now I see what you meant about having fun with it!

Mitzi Easley said...

Great idea Clair! You did a wonderful job rendering the city. You should paint more cityscapes! Well done

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Diana - I wanted the shadow of Godzilla to be subtle so he would sneak up on you when you least expected it!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I appreciate your comments, Mitzi - but I am not sure I will ever be an urban landscape painter!

Catherine Jeffrey said...

Hi Claire
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the comments. It gives me an opportunity to visit other artists. I like the soft grainy texture of this painting, and of your wonderful landscapes. And it is so great to come across a little sense of humor! A little chuckle goes a long way.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Catherine - I really enjoy seeing the other artists' work too. Loved what you did for this one!

Ann Rogers said...

Glad you didn't "wimp out" on this one, great entry!

Mark Bridges said...

I saw godzilla too. Nice work.

Christine Bray said...

I love the shadow! It made me smile.

tracie brown said...

hahaha! nice twist. :) well done!

dominique eichi said...

I like how your has that twist in it , nice piece.

dominique eichi said...

That so funny it's only after I saw Godzilla and his great in there HA HA

Carol Horzempa said...

I ran across your painting several times and it made me chuckle each time. Good for you for not whimping out on this challenge and doing it with a sense of humor!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Ann - glad I didn't wimp out too - this was a great challenge.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Mark - happy Godzilla caught your eye!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Christine - then my painting was a success!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Tracie - I am glad that it made some of you smile ;)

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks for your comments, Dominique!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Carol - I was really glad that I decided to tackle this, and was especially happy when the Godzilla shadow idea popped into my head.

Dana Cooper said...

Claire, I'm not sure how I missed this...the idea to add the Godzilla shadow is brilliant! It made me laugh out loud.

Andrea said...

Claire,
Thanks for the nice comment on my entry to the different strokes challenge. Funny how when you don't really feel like you pulled it off others do. Thanks too for following my blog ANDREA

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Dana - I have to admit that when the idea came to me, I chuckled a bit myself.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

My pleasure, Andrea. You do nice work!

Art By Erika said...

LOL I love Godzilla!!!!! Love your sense of humor and talent!

beckielboo said...

Well, I'm impressed! Such a subtle thing to make it so totally yours! I'm glad to meet you here! I look forward to seeing more of your work!
Beckie

Becky Drees said...

I recently became frustrated with canvas and started painting on Gessobord. But after seeing this, I'm tempted to go back. You're really making it work! A lovely piece, Claire.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I appreciate your comments, Erika. Thank you!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Beckie - thank you. I look forward to seeing more of your very creative work as well!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Becky, I have tried different supports, but always come back to canvas - I really like the texture under the paint. Thank you for your kind comments.

Pat Koscienski said...

Claire, the shadow is painted so subtly that it seems to increase the anticiapation of Godzilla's actual appearance. Love it.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you, Pat - I did want him to sneak up on everyone just a bit!

Don't Feed The Pixies said...

I don't really have much to add except that i loved that you saw this extra element and the way it was done was so subtle that it was very effective

Excellent work! Made me smile :)

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you, Don't Feed the Pixies (love your name). I am glad this put a smile on your face - that was my goal with the painting, so it succeeded!

LinkWithin

Related Posts with Thumbnails