Flatty's new oil post...

[flatbutt]

That's oil painting. I've had a blank spot at the apex of my porch roof for awhile as I pondered how to fill it.



It's my habit to take my morning tea at the pond and one morning saw this;



So I thought that'd make a nice mural-ish subject. Now I'm no artist but I figured I could claim an abstract target should it not turn out too well (Yo Baz be kind ).

I took a look on the net to find some similar image so I could use it's color scheme as a guide. Then I got some 3/8" plywood, cut it to shape and primed it;



Then started with the mountain ridge and went on from there;


















As with it's creator it looks better from a distance but like the Dude's rug I think it ties everything together.

[flatbutt]

a little further away

[LWJ]

My hat is off to you!

Fantastic.

Best I can do is roll some latex onto a textured wall. I'm impressed.

[VINMAN]

Looks great!

Bob Ross would be proud!

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[wdfifteen]

SWEET!
If I show this to MrWD I can guess what my next project will be.

[Seahawk]

I was going to open with something snarky ('cause, you know) then pivot to compliments.

Can't do it.

You managed to create a wonderful, artistic, endeavor that works perfectly with the porch.

Which is why we can never be friends.

Best.

[Evans, Marv]

Wow! I really like that a lot. Perfectly compliments the looks of the place too. Maybe you've found a new vocation.

[pwd72s]

Darn cool! Thanks for sharing...

[look 171]

Wow, that's really cool. Tell you the truth, I like that up close photo of the painting best. The water reflection is best. (do not take this comment like "Its a driver"

[Scott Douglas]

When I saw what you first posted with the picture at your pond, I was going to suggest having that picture printed on metal so you could mount it.
I like your solution a lot better. Well done.

[Bob Kontak]

To steal a line, that mural really ties the porch together.

Nice job! I can't do that.

[wswartzwel]

Looks good. Great idea!

[BoxsterGT]

Nice job, Flatty!

And, I especially agreee with this:

“There is no nation on earth powerful enough to accomplish our overthrow. Our destruction, should it come at all, will be from another quarter. From the inattention of the people to the concerns of their government, from their carelessness and negligence.”

Len

[Baz]

No need to ask me to be kind - you're earned major praise FB.......that is beautiful, my brother!

I really like that you had the vision in the first place to make this happen. It all starts between the ears, I always say.

I can't get over what a perfect composition you created. Or copied from mother nature, anyway.

You really have some amazing skills at painting too.

I was all excited with the start of SEC football today and my team winning big but gotta say.....your thread made my day, sir.

Inspiring to say the least.......thank you for sharing with us!

[billybek]

That looks wonderful!
Nice work.

[techman1]

Great idea and great vision follow thru. Looks professional.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

I was going to open with something snarky ('cause, you know) then pivot to compliments.

Can't do it.

You managed to create a wonderful, artistic, endeavor that works perfectly with the porch.

Which is why we can never be friends.

Best.

Too late! and thank you

Originally Posted by Baz

No need to ask me to be kind - you're earned major praise FB.......that is beautiful, my brother!

I really like that you had the vision in the first place to make this happen. It all starts between the ears, I always say.

I can't get over what a perfect composition you created. Or copied from mother nature, anyway.

You really have some amazing skills at painting too.

I was all excited with the start of SEC football today and my team winning big but gotta say.....your thread made my day, sir.

Inspiring to say the least.......thank you for sharing with us!

Just pullin' your leg a bit there as your creations are amazing. Thanks man.

Thanks all for the support.

[sammyg2]

big deal. I can do that too ......

[Steve Carlton]

I held off on clicking on this thread because I wasn't mentally ready for another oil thread. When I did, I was pleasantly surprised. Cool spot for a sunset painting- nice work!