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Painting for a funeral
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Earlier this evening, I was asked to paint a Tui (New Zealand native bird with a beautiful song) which is to sit on a funeral casket tomorrow.
This is the best I have been able to do at such short notice. It is 1.30am now and I think if I keep fiddling I will ruin what I have. The background is not how I imagined it would be. The flax flower it is sitting on is a favourite food source for the Tui. IRL they are an iridescent blue/green in some parts. I had to use a few photos to avoid copyright issues, so am unable to post my resources. It will have to stand on its own; so, does it work?
I am starting to see double and second guess myself....any critique gratefully received and perhaps I will have time in the morning to alter any major issues someone may notice.
Many thanks.
PS> The background is more yellow in the photos (phone taken at night) Perhaps my camera had difficulty with greens? UPDATE: Have now replaced the first photo with one taken in the sunshine. No it looks washed out!
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Have already fixed the brown "blob "on the flower.
Many thanks.
It is what it is. I will have to explain to them it is still wet. Am wondering if I should screw a handle on the back to make it easier for them to pick up? I don't think I have a frame to fit at this point in time....
I wondered if it was too subtle? Perhaps it was.
I am waiting for it to be collected as I type. I will point it out to the customer and ask if they want some changes made on the spot.
I appreciate your input.
I realise now I think of it, that Tui's often sit on a branch in this position, which will be why it seemed normal for me to not put the legs together, I suppose.