Weeping Beauty

[Bongo]

Revisiting an old theme of mine and an old medium(acrylic) too.

"Weeping Beauty" acrylic on 15" x 30" stretched canvas.

comments welcomed

 

[Donna T]

Oh my gosh I hope her mascara doesn’t run! This is so good in so many ways! You are putting those acrylics to very good use, Bongo!

 

[Bongo]

Thanks Donna.

So, in light of recent events, Weeping Beauty could take on a new meaning - two beauty queens resigned Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. and there was something about a "secret message" embedded in Miss Teen's resignation letter.

Also seeing your painting posted gives you a fresh perspective, and I realized that it would work better if I "popped"a two balloons

Focus is now more on the girls than the balloons.

For those using PhotoShop to make reductions - the following might be of interest --
I've been having trouble making good reductions of picture files to post, especially when the background is black - the outlines of the figures kept breaking up- and the smaller the reduction the worse it got. I discovered just now, when reducing - to use bicubic smooth, NOT bicubic sharper. - Also glare is magnified if you use bicubic sharper.

 

[Donna T]

I figured there was more to this story. Good call on removing a couple of balloons - there are still plenty to add interest.

 

[Artyczar]

Wonderful painting! I really love the format, colors, and subject. AND, of course, your style and hand. Always.

 

[Terri]

Nice one, Bongo! I find groups of people really difficult, but you've done so well. Each figure has their own attitude and little story.

 

[snoball]

I agree with Terri, groups are quite difficult, but you've done well.

 

[Bongo]

Ayin, Terri, Sno - thank you!