An American Abstracted
Uploaded: December 16, 2006
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2006
Interesting, colorful and creative! #573213Steve M. Harrington December 16, 2006
Hey Norm,I like everything about this. You've even given me a good title to kick-start my brain. :)
The shape of the white background is effective, the mix of colors is appealing, and there is nice depth. I like the entry into the forest in the lower left.
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Norman P. Banks December 16, 2006
Hi Donna & Steve, thanks for stopping by and viewing the image! Happy that you both enjoyed it.Once again I started out to do one thing and ended up doing something else altogether.(smile)
I tend to save a lot of what I call partials, pieces put together with a few elements that I save for incorporating into other work.
More often than not, I'll pull one out and suddenly find myself working on it for it's own sake.
That's what happened with this piece. It just started coming together for me, so I let it run.
Donna your surf'n skill is amazing (I watched your little video) and I enjoyed myself touring your gallery.
Steve, I have you to thank for encouraging me to give more thought to titles. I always felt that I had a handle on the Snappy Caps, but you have shown me how the right title can direct the viewer toward the message or concept of the image. Thanks Professor!(smile)
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Ron Jones December 16, 2006
Wonderful, amazing; Norm, where does this stuff come from? #3709706Norman P. Banks December 16, 2006
Thanks Ron!It's all that meditating I suppose.(smile)
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Arlene Krassner December 17, 2006
Very nice Norman. #3712001Norman P. Banks December 17, 2006
Thank you Arlene, for the nice comment!Your encouragement is much appreciated!
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Bill Wyatt December 20, 2006
Hi Norman,Norman P. Banks December 20, 2006
Thanks Bill for taking a look at AAA!The colors were done on a digital canvas with "Art Rage", a great little paint program that simulates real paints and oils and is big fun to work with.
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David Pratt December 20, 2006
Norm,Norman P. Banks December 20, 2006
Thanks David, for stopping by and commenting. Always appreciated!Norm #3723620
Carol Teal September 11, 2007
Nice work Norman! Great colors and abstract feel even though you can make out the Native American. #4775578Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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