Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Three Muses Challenge - Birds

Thanks to Bev for a great challenge.  I painted this digitally using the ArtRage software program.  As you can see, it is possible to achieve a textured look using thick oil brushes and palette knife.

23 comments:

  1. This is wonderful, Marie. The texture is fabulous! It certainly doesn't look digital.

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  2. Wow- beautiful effects, Marie! I'm tempted to try the ArtRage software myself...not that I need another art obsession.:)

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  3. WOW it looks so colorful and vibrant, and the texture is fantastic, I never would have guessed that it is a digital work
    Anja

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  4. Wow, wow!!!
    Love what you did!!!!
    I just got that program 2 weeks ago and I love it, but I am having a hard time figuring out the "save" part.
    This makes me want to really learn how to!!!!
    I just love this happy art!!!

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  5. It looks like the blue bird of happiness to me Marie...you do wonderful work with your gifted little fingers...just gorgeous I love the sunset colors!!!

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  6. I am not familiar with the program
    of ArtRage Marie, but what you managed to create with it is so smart !! A magical and colorful creation !!

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  7. I bow to you and your magic mouse, Marie. This is truly a "painterly" piece. Love those vibrant colors! Bravo!

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  8. Wow! That is amazing, I really did think you painted it! Well done!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  9. Superb, love the painted effects.

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  10. Wonderful painting - your bird has such a charm and expressive demeanor Marie- really beautiful!

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  11. The colors are so beautiful and the texture is fantastic! Wonderful painting.

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  12. Oh Marie! Just wonderful! That ArtRage software looks super in your hands. A Masterly creation! xx

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  13. And you don't have to clean them when you've finished!
    Magnificent painting, Marie, great textured flowers, must have taken you ages!

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  14. Great piece,
    love the efect!

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  15. Fabulous painting, Marie. I certainly dodn't think it was digital until I read your post. Love the bright colors; it's a really joyous piece.

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  16. Marie, your mastery of Artrage knows no bounds. Fabulous 'oil' painting, rich colour palette and perfect composition too. Kudos to you.

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  17. I am amazed at what a beautiful bird you have created with Art Rage. Awesome, Marie!! Gorgeous art piece.

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  18. Oh wow how clever is this. Would never know it was digitally created. Wonderful piece. Annette x

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  19. Marie, I swear that you must have a magic mouse!!! Mine can't hold a candle to yours and your ArtRage skills!!! What a beautiful bluebird!!! Hope you have a very happy weekend! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  20. Ohh this is pretty! I love the bright colors and how they blend. Really nice!

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