Monday, January 25, 2016

Beater Bikes


oil 9x12 inches magnify/purchase info I took some photos of the old bikes at Treasures & Junk in Ontario. Sometimes called "beater bikes" by serious cyclists, they're all beat up and pretty much theft proof. Great for riding around in the city. Painting from photos lately I'm seeing progress. Finally I can make it a painting rather than just a copy of a photo. Simplifying shapes, loose brushwork and not fussing it to death.
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  1. carol morgan carmichaelJanuary 25, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Love the shapes, colors, light....all! Great job!

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  2. CindyJanuary 25, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Oh wow Karen, looks like a cmplicated subject with all those shadows, great job. Have a friend who calls old cars, beaters..

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    1. Karen WernerJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:43 PM

      Hi Cindy, Yes, it did seem complicated. I had to slow way down and it took me a while. I used a fairly big brush and that always helps. I think a 10 flat and maybe an 8 for some of it.

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  3. martinealisonJanuary 25, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Un travail incroyable que celui de cette dernière oeuvre !! Peindre un vélo n'est déjà pas simple mais plusieurs et les ombres ! Bravo ! je vous félicite.


    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. Karen WernerJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:44 PM

      Thank you, Martine! It's always good to hear from you.

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