Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Three Muses - Nature's Creatures

Ah! Love among the fishies.  The fish were painted by me digitally using ArtRage software (metallic painting).  I use a mouse to paint and this one took me a whole morning to complete.  There are no short cuts in digital painting!  The background, plants and bubbles are by Lorie Davison of Scrapbookgraphics.  I copied templates (ink line drawings of fish) from a colouring book.
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35 comments:

  1. NettyJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Oh wow its brilliant and so worth the time, effort and patience involved. Annette x

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  2. JudyJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Beautifully painted, Marie, so very effective!

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  3. GlenysJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Marie, this is very well painted...I do know how hard digital painting can be. Fabulous!

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  4. indybevJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I'm speechless! These guys are spectacular! You should be a representative for ArtRage. Do they have any kind of contest you can enter? If so, this one qualifies!

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  5. DeannJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh Marie I adore them they are so cute...so much personality and the background is superb too. Two back flips and a swan dive to you!!!

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  6. Artfully MusingJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This is such great fun! Laura

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  7. Gayle Page-RobakJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Such a beautiful talent you have, Marie.Love your artwork here, well done.

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  8. Lori SaulJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful coloring and how fun- what a great piece full of expression and character. Love this Marie!

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  9. "MOI" FreubelJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Yeah...love is in the air indeed !!
    BLUB BLUB :)
    You've painted this with your mouse? Perhaps a Wacom is a helpfull idea for you Marie ?
    It takes some 'getting used to' at first...drawing with a pen, but believe me...after a while you can not live without.
    Anyway I take a deep bow for your for your patience and work !!

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  10. LynnFJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Oh gosh, isn't this just too wonderful! Amazing how you can handle the mouse...beautiful!!

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  11. FayeJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Marie, this is awesome!!! The vibrancy of the colors is marvelous, and your expertise with the ArtRage software leaves me simply amazed.

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  12. teriJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Fantastic!

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  13. SandyJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    O M G Marie this is outstanding. So wonderful creation. I love the fishes.

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  14. Silvia(Barnie)January 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    That's wonderful and put a smile on my face, love your Harry and Sally.

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  15. JunibearsJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I'm still grinning! An absolutely stupendous piece Marie. Your painting is superb! xx

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  16. Eila AJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Who said that fish could not be in love? I love your happy couple, and you really have painted them beautifully.

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  17. FemmyJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    these are so cute!! love the big smile from Harry(??). Great painting job!!!

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  18. WrightStuffJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Well, old Harry certainly looks rather pleased with his 'catch'. I think Sally's used to the attention but nonetheless rather pleased with who she's hooked this time!
    Have you haddock enough of fish puns? I cod go on all day!

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  19. HermineJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Absolutely awesome

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  20. SadieJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This is so beautiful. Wonderful colors and the fish are so cute! The background is superb as well. Great, grand piece.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Nicely done, Marie!

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  22. DarlaJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Adorable, the caption sets it off and I like the idea of using a coloring book.

    Darla

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  23. Terri KahrsJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I'm inclined to agree with Bev, Marie. If Art Rage had a contest, you'd be the winner - hands down! Fabulous and fun!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  24. TaluulaJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Marie please go out and buy a digital tablet ....... if this is what you can do with a mouse I can only imagine what you could do with a stylus!!! Some very loud applause from this corner my friend.

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  25. JanineJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Ohhhh so sweet.
    Can my fish come over to play with yours?

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  26. JesterJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Your digital painting is wonderful, Marie, and the whole piece is superb, and so cheeful!

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  27. DMGJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    You truly have the funniest,most original mind of any artist I know! These two are precious.

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  28. RosieJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Wow, it's brilliant and funny. Just wonderful

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  29. mary.kgJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Bravo Marie ! voilà un titre amusant pour votre très jolie illustration du thème !
    Amitiés Mary.KG

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  30. Fiona (anubis 1 )January 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Simply Outstanding Marie. I love this.......

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  31. *jean*January 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    amazing! i have never heard of that software but you have made a gorgeous work with it!! it looks just like metallic paint that never photographs or scans well...so cool!!!

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  32. Anjas-ArtefaktotumJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    It's so gorgeous and funny it put a smile on my face, love your Harry and Sally creation with the beautiful colors.

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  33. EffieJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    That made me smile... a lovely fun piece!

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  34. YvonneJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Gorgeous, Marie! So colourful and such a delight.

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  35. LivArtNowJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    lol, it too funny. Love those fishies :)fantastic textures!!

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